Question & AnswerQ&A (DOJ Republic ACT NO. 10592)
The title is the "Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10592."
The IRR applies to any prisoner, whether under detention or convicted by final judgment, in local jails, rehabilitation or detention centers, or penal institutions.
The credit for preventive imprisonment aims to redeem prisoners for economic and social usefulness, motivate prisoners to lead productive and law-abiding lives, and promote reformation and rehabilitation for successful reintegration into society.
Good Conduct refers to the conspicuous and satisfactory behavior of a prisoner involving active participation in rehabilitation programs, authorized work activities, exemplary deeds, and faithful obedience to prison/jail rules.
Detention prisoners qualified for credit for preventive imprisonment and prisoners convicted by final judgment in any local jail are entitled to GCTA based on their good conduct and exemplary behavior.
For the first two years, 20 days per month; 3rd to 5th years, 23 days per month; 6th to 10th years, 23 days per month; and from the 11th year onwards, 30 days per month of good behavior.
The MSEC assesses, evaluates, and grants time deductions like GCTA, Special Time Allowance for Loyalty (STAL), and Time Allowance for Study, Teaching and Mentoring (TASTM) to deserving prisoners.
A detainee who voluntarily agrees in writing to abide by disciplinary rules with counsel assistance is credited with full time of preventive imprisonment towards his sentence.
Recidivists, those convicted twice or more, and those who fail to surrender voluntarily for execution of sentence are disqualified from credit for preventive imprisonment.
Violators face one (1) year imprisonment, a fine of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00), and perpetual disqualification from holding public office.