Amendment on prisoner commitment in Regions X and XI

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DOJ DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 21: Amendment on prisoner commitment in Regions X and XI

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Title Supreme Court: Amendment on prisoner commitment in Regions X and XI

Law: Doj Department Circular No. 21

Decision Date: Jun 10, 1991

The DOJ Department Circular No. 21 amends the previous circulars to designate the Davao Prison and Penal Farm in Davao del Norte as the commitment facility for national prisoners from specific regions, excluding certain areas in Misamis Occidental.

administrative law

department circular

national prisoners

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Application of Existing Provisions to Specific Prisoner Groups

Subsection (b), Section 5 of Department Circular No. 4 applies specifically to national male prisoners from the Province of Misamis Occidental and the mentioned cities.
This ensures procedural clarity for the handling and commitment of these prisoners.

Immediate Effectivity

The Circular takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Signed and adopted by Secretary Franklin M. Drilon on 10 June 1991.

Key Legal Concepts

This amendment clarifies prison assignments within designated regional jurisdictions.
It addresses logistical or jurisdictional needs relating to prisoner commitments.
Provides continued applicability of previously established procedural rules to defined groups.
Enhances administrative clarity and procedural consistency within the prison system in Regions X and XI.

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