Transfer of Short-term Prisoners to Local Jails

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 278: Transfer of Short-term Prisoners to Local Jails

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Title Supreme Court: Transfer of Short-term Prisoners to Local Jails

Law: Executive Order No. 278

Decision Date: Dec 8, 1970

Ferdinand E. Marcos authorizes the transfer of national prisoners sentenced to three years or less to provincial and city jails to alleviate congestion in national penal institutions, with the Bureau of Prisons covering transfer expenses.

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Scope and Limitations of the Authorized Transfers

The transfer applies only to prisoners serving sentences not exceeding three years.
The number of transferred prisoners is limited to the capacity that can be safely accommodated by the local jails.

Financial Responsibility for Transfers and Subsistence

The Bureau of Prisons is responsible for bearing the expenses related to the transfer of prisoners.
The Bureau also covers the cost of subsistence for these prisoners while they are confined in local jails.

Escort and Security During Transfer

Escort service for the transfer of prisoners shall be provided by the Philippine Constabulary, ensuring secure custody during the transfer process.

Rulemaking Authority

The Secretary of Justice is empowered to promulgate necessary rules and regulations to enable the effective implementation of this authorization.
Such rules will govern procedures, security, and other operational details related to the transfer and confinement of these prisoners.

Legal Basis and Executive Authority

The authority for this order is derived from Section 1722 of the Revised Administrative Code.
The order is issued by the President of the Philippines and is formally attested with the seal of the Republic and appropriate executive signatures.

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