Law Summary
Effective Date and Scope
- The memorandum order became effective on 15 October 1992.
- It applies to all requests for the issuance of Hold Departure Orders submitted to the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation.
Conditions Under Which an HDO May Be Issued
- An HDO shall be issued only if the conditions set forth in the Immigration Hold Departure Guidelines are met.
- The guidelines specify the circumstances under which an HDO can be lawfully issued.
HDO Issuance Pursuant to Court Order in Criminal or Habeas Corpus Case
- An interested party must file an application with the Bureau.
- The application must be accompanied by a certified true copy of either:
- The court order directing the hold departure, or
- The criminal information or habeas corpus petition related to the case.
- This ensures judicial authority supports the HDO.
HDO Issuance Pursuant to a Standing Warrant or Order of Arrest
- An interested party must also file an application supported by documents.
- Required documents include:
- A certified true copy of the criminal information.
- The warrant or order of arrest.
- A certification from the Clerk of Court affirming the warrant or order of arrest is still in force.
- These documents validate the legal basis for restricting departure.
Compliance and Enforcement
- Strict compliance with these guidelines is mandated.
- The memorandum order establishes clear procedural and documentary requirements to prevent unauthorized or arbitrary issuance of Hold Departure Orders.
Adoption and Formalization
- This directive was adopted on 14 October 1992.
- It is formally signed and issued by Director Epimaco A. Velasco.
- The order institutionalizes the procedural controls within the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation regarding the issuance of HDOs.