Non Institutional Corrections
Non Institutional Corrections
Non Institutional Corrections
CORRECTIONS
BY:
ALBERT C. PALOMIQUE,MS CRIM,CSMS,CCSSM
APPROACHES IN PHILIPPINE CORRECTION
CONDITIONAL PARDON
PROBATION
A French term for “word” and is used
in the sense “word of honor” (parole d’
honneur).
Thus the implication is that the
prisoner would give his word of honor
that he would abide by the terms of his
conditional release
Introduced the “MARK SYSTEM” at Norfolk Island
Penal Colony
PURPOSE OF PSIR
- it aims to assist the court in determining whether
or not the ends of justice and the best interest of
the public as well as the petitioner will be serve by
the grant or denial of probation.
CONTENTS OF PSIR
1. The circumstances surrounding the offense drawn
from court records, police records, statements of the
defendant, the aggrieved party and others who may
have knowledge of the commission of the offense.
2. Psycho- social information regarding the petitioner.
3. Evaluation of petitioner suitability for probation and
his potential for social reintegration into the community.
4. A recommendation to either grant the petition for
probation with program of supervision and the
suggested terms and condition for probation, or deny
the petition for probation.
5. Information regarding the petitioner financial
capability to meet or satisfy his civil obligation if any.
A term used to describe a form of post
sentence investigation from another city or
provincial PPO which request for a complete
PSIR on a petition for probation pending
referral investigation in the PPO of origin.
A. Full Blown Courtesy Investigation
B. Courtesy investigation
C. Partial Courtesy investigation
D. General Courtesy Investigation
Will it be possible that after probation is
granted, the overall authority be transferred
to another executive judge of the province or
city of origin and to be supervised by the PPO
of the same?
A. yes, if it is beneficial to the probationer
B. no, it is a violation of the rules on probation
C. yes, considering the place of residence of
the probationer
D. no, since it will not hurt if probationer stay
in the place where the crime was committed
Who is responsible for the supervision of
the person under probation?
A. Parole and probation officer
B. Judge and prosecuting officer
C. Probationer
D. Probation officer
Probation in our National language is –
A. Pansamantalang Kalayaan
B. Subok laya
C. Panandaliang kalayaan
D. Any of the above
Which of the following is not a probation
law?
A. RA 6975
B. RA 9165
C. RA 9344
D. PD 968
One of the objectives of probation is –
A. to promote the correction and rehabilitation
B. to provide the opportunity of penitent
offenders to reform which least likely to
happen by commitment to an institution.
C. To prevent the commission of offenses
D. Any of the above
Waiting for the decision of the court on the
application for probation, the offender
applying for probation -
A. Must stay in prison as a detainee
B. May be set free without bail
C. May be released on bail or recognizance
D. all of these
When may appeal be considered perfected?
Answer:
A. non-offenders
B. those entitled to the benefits of PD 603 as
amended
C. those that are found guilty in violation of
the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines.
D. those that are found guilty in violation of
RA 6727 otherwise known as the Wage
Rationalization Act.
Is the defendant entitled as a matter of right
to counsel in the conduct of Post Sentence
Investigation?
Answer:NO
A. Exile C. Transportation
B. Banishment D. Public trial
The court may grant or deny probation on the
basis of
A. Discretion C. Authority
B. PSIR D. All of these
Who is the father of Philippine Probation?
A. Positivism C. Classical
B. Neo-Classical D. All of
them
Probation is a matter of right. This statement
is
A. Correct C. Wrong
B. Partly wrong D. Partly correct
How many days will the court resolve the
petition for probation upon receipt of the
PSIR
A. 10 days C. 15 days
B. 30 days D. 60 days
Who is authorized to modify the condition of
probation
A. Judge C. probationer
B. Probationer officer D. all of the above
Mando was sentenced to imprisonment on
February 7, 2012. On March 5, 2012 the judge
who promulgated the decision died. What is the
effect of the judge’s death to the service of
Mando’s sentence?
A. He will have to serve his sentence
B. His sentence will be suspended
C. His sentence will not be binding
anymore
D. His sentence will be reduced
PD 968 otherwise known as the Adult Probation
law was signed by then President Ferdinand E.
Marcos on-
A. July 24, 1976 B. July 24, 1978
C. July 23, 1976 D. July 23, 1978
Under the law on probation; supervision
starts
A. when the probationer reports to
the probation officer
B. within 72 hours
C. after the issuance of court order
granting probation
D. none of the foregoing
Probation is a matter of privilege. It becomes
a matter of right when-
A. True B. False
C. Partially true D. Partially false
The court will not grant probation if after the
investigation conducted by the probation
officer, it finds that the following are present,
except.
A. 25 days B. 15 days
C. 60 days D. 45 days
The alternative for jail confinement in
modern day penology is-
A. Parole B. Probation
C. pardon D. reprieve
An act or omission on the part of the
probationer is known as-
A. violation of probation
B. deviation from good behavior
C. crime
D. offense
Before the expiration of the period of probation
or unless otherwise required by the court, the
probation officer shall submit a final report to
the court within:
A. at least 15 days
B. at least 30 days
C. at least 45 days
D. at least 60 days
What should be indicated in the final report of
the probation officer?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Partly yes
D. Partly no
During the conduct of PSI, is the probationer
entitled to his right to counsel?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Partly yes
D. Partly no
What is the maximum case load of the
probation officer?
A. 10 caseloads
B. 15 caseloads
C. 5 caseloads
D. 20 caseloads
What are the legal effects of discharge of a
probationer?
A. shall restore to him all civil rights lost or
suspended as a result of conviction.
B. fully discharge his liability for any fine
as to the offense which probation was
granted but not civil liability
C. both a and b
D. Neither a nor b
What law can be considered the second
Probation Law in the Philippine which is
intended only for minors?
A. PD 968 C. PD 6425
B. RA 4221 D. PD 603
The central goal of the probation
administration is to enhance the safety of the
community by reducing the incident of
criminal acts by persons .
A. To be convicted
B. Previously convicted
C. Just been convicted
D. Not yet convicted
It is the authority of the President of the
Philippines to suspend the execution of a
penalty, reduce the sentence and extinguish
criminal liability.
A. Murder C. Robbery
B. Rape D. Impeachment
A person who is detained for the violation of
law or ordinance and has not been convicted
is a –
A. Retribution C. deterrence
B. Happiness D. expiration or
atonement
Pardon is exercised when the person is
___________________________.
A. already convicted C. not yet
convicted
B. about to be convicted D. serve
the sentence
A warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and
signature of the judge directing the jail or prison
authorities to receive the convicted offender for
service of sentence or detention is known as –