Title
Amendments to Probation Law of 1976
Law
Republic Act No. 10707
Decision Date
Nov 26, 2015
The Amendment to the Probation Law of 1976 grants trial courts the authority to suspend the execution of a sentence and place a defendant on probation, with specific terms and conditions, if the defendant applies within the period for perfecting an appeal, while also outlining the eligibility criteria, discharge process, and the appointment of Volunteer Probation Assistants.

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