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Act No. 3940: Extended detention period before judicial delivery

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Extended detention period before judicial delivery

Law: Act No. 3940

Decision Date: Nov 29, 1932

An amendment to the Revised Penal Code extends the period of legal detention before delivery to judicial authorities, imposing penalties on public officers who fail to deliver detained persons within six hours, rendering previous inconsistent laws or provisions invalid.

Law Summary

Responsibilities and Penalties for Public Officers and Employees

Public officers or employees who legally detain a person must deliver the detainee to the proper judicial authorities within the prescribed six-hour period.
Failure to comply with this requirement results in the imposition of penalties outlined in the preceding article of the Revised Penal Code.
This provision ensures accountability and prevents unlawful prolonged detention.

Repeal of Conflicting Provisions

All existing laws or parts of laws that conflict with the provisions of this Act are repealed.
This ensures the supremacy and exclusivity of the Act's provisions regarding detention timelines.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
This immediate effect ensures timely enforcement of the amended detention periods and associated responsibilities.

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