QuestionsQuestions (BI OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2014-052)
The Order cites CA 613, Section 40 as the legal authority under which the BI exacts bonds on aliens.
It aims to set clear documentary guidelines for aliens on the requirements to be submitted for the release/refund of posted cash bonds.
An original or certified true copy of the Order directing the posting of cash bond is required.
A request for refund of the claimant is required, together with the official receipts (cash bond deposit, filing fee for refund, and legal research fee).
The original official receipt of the cash bond deposit; the filing fee official receipt number for the refund of cash bond; and the legal research fee official receipt.
An original or certified true copy of the Order of refund of cash bond duly signed by the Commissioner.
A Special Power of Attorney valid for six (6) months and valid identification (ID) of the claimant must be submitted.
It must be valid for six (6) months.
No. Under Section 2, if an authorized representative files, they must submit a Special Power of Attorney valid for six (6) months plus the claimant’s valid ID.
The Legal Division must forward the draft order to the Commissioner within seven (7) days from filing of the request for release/refund.
It has seven (7) days from the filing of the request to forward the draft order granting or denying the request to the Commissioner.
It takes effect 15 days from receipt of the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City.
No. Effectivity is expressly tied to the completion of the 15-day period after ONAR receipt.
(1) Legal Division forwards a draft order to the Commissioner within seven (7) days; (2) Finance and Management Division issues the check within seven (7) days after the release order is issued.