Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 151)
The rules and regulations were promulgated by Manuel L. Quezon, President of the Philippines.
They apply to persons subject to the military or naval laws of the United States who have committed crimes, misdemeanors, violations of municipal ordinance, or breaches of law.
They shall be immediately placed in the custody of the commanding officer of the nearest U.S. military or naval post or station for investigation and disposition according to military or naval law.
A complaint must be made before the proper commanding officer, not before a civil court; the charges will be investigated and disposed of according to military or naval law.
An instrument in writing acknowledging the offender's delivery for custody pending trial in a competent civil court, and stating the conditions for production for trial or disposition according to military or naval law.
Regardless of the severity of the punishment or arrest circumstances, they are immediately placed in custody of the nearest U.S. military or naval commanding officer for investigation and disposition under military or naval law.
They are placed immediately in the custody of the nearest U.S. military or naval commanding officer for investigation and disposition under military or naval law, irrespective of civil arrest.
No, proceedings under military or naval law are without prejudice to the right of the offended party to file claims in civil courts for civil liability.
Executive Order No. 50 (August 7, 1912), as amended by Executive Order No. 210 (September 30, 1929), and Administrative Order No. 43 (August 30, 1937), were revoked.
A copy of the statement of charges must be mailed immediately to them for their information and guidance in investigating and disposing of the case.