Distribution of Certified Copies of Conditional Pardons
- The clerk of the Court of First Instance is obligated to send certified copies of each conditional pardon to relevant local authorities.
- In provinces, copies are sent to the provincial governor and the senior inspector of Constabulary.
- In the City of Manila, copies are sent to the chief of police and the Director of Constabulary.
Procedure for Addressing Violations of Conditions
- If the provincial fiscal or the prosecuting attorney in Manila discovers a violation of any condition of the conditional pardon, they must apply to the Court of First Instance for an order of arrest.
- The court is mandated to issue the order of arrest to bring the pardoned individual before the court.
- The court will conduct an investigation into the alleged violation, ensuring the presence of the accused and the prosecuting official.
Recommitment and Imprisonment upon Violation
- If the court determines that the conditions of the pardon were violated, it shall order the recommitment and confinement of the individual.
- The individual shall serve the remainder of their original sentence in the appropriate public prison.
- The court's order serves as authority for prison officials to detain the person for the unexpired portion of the sentence.
Expedite Enactment
- The act includes a provision for expedited passage due to public necessity, referencing a prior law concerning legislative procedure.
Effectivity
- The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage on August 9, 1906.