Title
Appropriation for Surigao Jail Expenses
Law
Act No. 3181
Decision Date
Nov 25, 1924
Act No. 3181 appropriates ₱6,250.63 for the construction of a provincial jail in Surigao and covers expenses for the subsistence, medicines, and transportation of "colorum" prisoners.

Law Summary

Scope and Source of Funds

  • The appropriated amount is taken from funds in the Insular Treasury that have not been allocated for other purposes.
  • The appropriation is to reimburse or pay the Province of Surigao for prior expenditures related to the construction and prisoner care.

Definition and Treatment of "Colorum" Prisoners

  • "Colorum" prisoners refer to detainees arrested for specific, although the law does not explicitly define the term, typically relating to unofficial or unauthorized activities.
  • The law includes provisions for their subsistence, including basic needs and medical care, as well as transportation.

Effectivity of the Law

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring prompt execution of the appropriation.

Legal and Administrative Implications

  • Provides legal authorization for the disbursement of government funds for local government expenses.
  • Ensures that expenditures made by the Province of Surigao for public safety and administrative purposes are officially recognized and funded by the national government.
  • Supports infrastructure development and prisoner management within a provincial context.

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