Title
Rules on Hold Departure Orders Issuance
Law
Department Circular No. 17
Decision Date
Mar 13, 1998
DOJ Circular No. 17, issued in 1997, provides rules and regulations for the issuance and implementation of Hold Departure Orders (HDOs) in the Philippines, including the application process, termination criteria, review of previous HDOs, and the effective date of the circular.

Q&A (DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 17)

An HDO is a Hold Departure Order issued by the President, Secretary of Justice, or the proper Regional Trial Court commanding the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration to prevent the departure abroad of Filipinos and/or aliens named therein by including them in the Bureau's Hold Departure List.

Section 6, Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which states that the right to travel shall not be impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health as may be provided by law.

In the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as may be provided by law.

A certified true copy of the criminal information, the warrant or order of arrest, and a certification from the Clerk of Court indicating the warrant/order was returned unserved.

An HDO shall be automatically terminated five (5) years from the date of issuance unless sooner terminated or extended.

The person subject of the order, if his postal address is known, so that he may file a motion for reconsideration with the Secretary if desired.

Complete name including Christian, family and middle names/initial, aliases if any, date and place of birth, place of last residence, and if available, a recent photograph of the subject.

Yes, an Immigration Officer may cause the arrest without a warrant if the accused tries to leave without prior written permission of the court where the case is pending.

Fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.


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