Exclusions from the Application of the Indeterminate Sentence Law
- Does not apply to persons convicted of death penalty or life imprisonment offenses.
- Excludes those convicted of:
- Treason, conspiracy or proposal to commit treason
- Misprision of treason, rebellion, sedition, espionage
- Piracy
- Habitual delinquents and escapees from confinement or sentence evaders are excluded.
- Individuals who violated conditional pardon terms granted by the Chief Executive are excluded.
- Offenders whose maximum imprisonment term is one year or less are excluded.
- Persons already finally sentenced before this Act's approval are excluded, except as provided in section five (not included).
Procedures and Powers Related to Parole Violations
- The Board of Indeterminate Sentence may order the re-arrest of parolees who violate any parole conditions during surveillance.
- Re-arrest can be executed by any police officer anywhere in the Philippines.
- Upon re-arrest, the prisoner must serve the remaining unexpired portion of the original maximum sentence.
- The Board has the discretion to grant a new parole despite the violation.
Effective Date
- This Act takes effect immediately upon approval on August 8, 1935.