Amendments to Revised Penal Code on Imprisonment

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Republic Act No. 10592: Amendments to Revised Penal Code on Imprisonment

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendments to Revised Penal Code on Imprisonment

Law: Republic Act No. 10592

Decision Date: May 29, 2013

Republic Act No. 10592 introduces changes to the Philippine penal system, including the deduction of preventive imprisonment from the term of imprisonment, partial extinction of criminal liability through conditional pardon and good conduct allowances, special time allowances for loyalty during calamities, and the granting of time allowances by designated authorities.

Law Summary

Partial Extinction of Criminal Liability (Article 94)

Criminal liability can be partially extinguished through:
- Conditional pardon.
- Commutation of sentence.
- Good conduct allowances earned during preventive detention or sentence serving.

Good Conduct Allowance and Deductions from Sentence (Article 97)

Good conduct entitles detainees or convicted prisoners to sentence deductions as follows:
1. First two years: 20 days deducted per month of good behavior.
2. Third to fifth year: 23 days deducted per month.
3. Sixth to tenth year: 25 days deducted per month.
4. Eleventh year onward: 30 days deducted per month.
5. Additional 15 days deducted per month for study, teaching, or mentoring service anytime during imprisonment.
Appeals by the accused do not affect eligibility for good conduct allowances.

Special Time Allowance for Loyalty (Article 98)

Deductions granted to prisoners who evaded imprisonment or sentence but surrender promptly after specific calamities:
- One-fifth deduction if prisoner surrenders within 48 hours after proclamation of calamity's end.
- Two-fifths deduction if prisoner remains in place of confinement despite the calamity.
Applies to prisoners both undergoing preventive imprisonment or serving sentence.

Authority to Grant Time Allowances (Article 99)

Time allowances for good conduct are granted by:
- Director of the Bureau of Corrections.
- Chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.
- Wardens of provincial, district, municipal, or city jails.
Once granted, these allowances cannot be revoked.

Penal Clause for Non-Compliance

Violations of this Act by public officers or employees attract penalties of:
- One year imprisonment.
- Fine of PHP 100,000.
- Perpetual disqualification from holding office.

Implementing Rules and Regulations

The DOJ Secretary and the DILG Secretary must promulgate implementing rules within 60 days of the Act’s approval.
Rules to cover classification systems for good conduct and time allowances to facilitate effective enforcement.

Separability, Repealing, and Effectivity Clauses

If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the rest of the Act remains effective.
Previous laws, decrees, or orders inconsistent with this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.
The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation.

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