Attachment of Defendant's Property in Criminal Cases

Attachment may be ordered in the following circumstances:

(a) When the defendant is about to leave the Philippines.
(b) When the criminal action involves a claim for money or property that has been embezzled, fraudulently misapplied or converted by the defendant, especially if the defendant holds a fiduciary position such as a public officer, corporate officer, attorney, factor, broker, agent, or clerk.
(c) When the defendant has concealed, removed, or disposed of personal property or is about to do so.
(d) When the defendant resides outside the Philippines.

Attachment in criminal cases shall be governed, as much as applicable, by Sections 2 to 20 of Rule 59 of the Rules of Court, which pertains to attachment in civil actions.
These rules ensure procedural consistency and due process for attachment measures.

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring its application from that date forward.