CHAPTER 3

PDLs Admission Process and Procedures In the BJMP, Provincial Jails & BUCOR

The Classification Movement

The reorganization or the federal prison system in 1930, stared the movement for modern correctional reforms.
The most recent developments in Individualization of treatment and training of prisoners. State correctional
systems have adopted California's system of diversification by institution and diversification within the
institution in the year 1944. Today, no prison system which has effectively without this programs. Through such
reorganization the Reception and Guidance Center was established. It's a new type of institution for the study of
the prisoner and preparation of his treatment and training program in prison.

Classification Diversification

Is the placing of prisoners into types or Is an administrative device of correctional

categories for the implementation of the best institutions of providing varied and flexible
treatment programs. It is a method by which types of physical plants for more effective
diagnostic treatment planning and execution of control of the treatment programs of its
treatment programs are coordinated in individual diversified population. It is the separation of
cases. different types of inmates for sound

The Classification Process

The rehabilitation program of the prisoner is carried through process of classification is more than placing
prisoners into types or categories it is a method by which diagnosis, treatment and planning and execution of
treatment program are coordinated in the individual care.

Objectives of Classification Process

The objectives of classification are the development of an integrated and realistic programs of the prisoner
arrived at through the coordination of diagnosis, planning and treatments activities and an informed continuity
of these activities from arrival to release of the prisoner.

Three Phases of Classification

1. Diagnosis this done inside the reception center in which the inmates will undergo series of test, e.g.
physical, mental and medical examination in other to determine the Inmates condition.
2. Treatment Planning- this will take place in the reception center, which is a special unit from the
prisoner or in the classification clinic of the prison. (After the staff interview and staff conference is
done, it will be then part of the admission summary)
3. Execution of the Treatment Program- this will take place in the operating institution or prison.

Qualifications of a Colonist
  be at least a first class inmate and has served one (1) year immediately preceding the completion of the
period specified in the following qualifications;
 has served Imprisonment with good conduct for a period equivalent to one fifth (1/5) of the maximum
term of his prison sentence, or seven (7) years in the case of a life sentence.

Privileges of a Colonist

 Credit of an additional GCTA of five (5) days for each calendar month while he retains said
classification aside from the regular GCTA authorized under Article 97 of the RPC (not applicable
under present law);
 Automatic reduction of the life sentence Imposed on the colonist to a sentence of thirty (30) years,
 As a special reward to a deserving colonist, the issuance of a reasonable amount of clothing and
ordinarily household supplies from the government commissary in addition to free subsistence; and
 To wear civilian clothes on such special occasions as may be designated by the Superintendent.

PRIVILEGE OF AN INMATE IN VISITING RELATIVES WHO DIED

 to view the remains of a deceased relative and all its supporting documents shall be filed with the
Superintendent atleast two (2) days before the enjoyment of the privilege sought.
 inmate maybe allowed more or less three (3) hours to view deceased relative in the place where the
remains lie in state.
 the privilege maybe enjoyed only if the deceased relative is in a place within a radius of thirty (30)
kilometres by road from prison. Where the distance is more than thirty (30) kilometres, the privilege
may be extended if the inmate can leave and return to his place of confident during the daylight hours
of the same day.

Time-Release Education

Thirty (30) days prior to his schedule date of release, an inmate is transferred to the separation and
placement center for the purposes of reorientation with the ways of free society. Service of Non-Governmental
organization and their religious sector are made possible to the offenders prior to release from prison to assist in
their reintegration to society.

Release

The authorities who approve the release of an inmate are:

A. The directors of the bureau of corrections upon the expiration of the sentence of the prisoner.

B. The board of pardons and Parole in parole case.

C. The supreme court of the Philippines or lower court in cases of acquittal of the accused prisoner or grant of
Bail.

D. The president of the Philippines in case of executive clemency or amnesty.

A related prisoner is supplied by the bureau with transportation fare to his home plus gratuity of fifty pesos
(P50.00) to cover the cost subsistence in route, and suit of decent chothes.

Lock Up Jail- This is a security facility, usually operated by the police department, for the temporary detention
of persons held for investigation or awaiting trial
Creation of Provincial Jail ( Administered and Management by Provincial Government)

SECTION 468. (4) ( vii) Establish and provide the maintenance and improvement of jails and detention
centers, institute a sound jail management program, and appropriate funds for the subsistence of detainees and
convicted prisoners in the province; RA 7160

The Provincial Jail- The provincial jail system was first established in 1910 under the American regime. Each
of the seventy -six (76) provinces has a Provincial Jail is headed by the Provincial Jail warden which is
apponted by the Provincial Governor, as well as the provincial jail guards with conformity with the Civil
Service Law. The DILG serves as the supervising agency in every Provincial Jail.

The management of the Provincial Jails and its program of rehabilitation are dependent upon the
Provincial Warden and the provincial government. most of the Provincial Jails today are faced with the
congestion problem and funds. Today, there are twenty one (21) provincial government that have constructed
their respective sub-provincial jails to house prisoners whose prison terms range from six (6) months and one
(1) day to three (3) years. There are now a total of 812 (as of 1993) offenders confined in these provincial jails,
which is being handled by 203 jails guard and personnel. The seventy-six (76) provincial jails have confined
9,865 (as of 1993) offenders and still growing. These offenders are being provided with 4,239 provincial
guards’ task to secure and provide reformation unto them.

Classification of Inmates as to Entitlement of Privileges

 Detainee;
 Third Class Inmate - one who has either been previously committed for three (3) or more times as a
sentenced inmate, except those imprisoned for non-payment of a fine and those who had been reduced
from a higher class;
 Second Class inmate - a newly arrived inmate; an Inmate demoted from first class; or one promoted
from the third class;
 First Class inmate one whose known character and credit for work while in detention - earned
assignment to this class upon commencement of sentence; or one who has been promoted from the
second class;
 Colonist

Guidelines in Reception and Admission Procedures in Jails

Step 1. Checking of credentials by the Desk Officer

 Carefully examine the following documents :

 Commitment order/Mittimus
 Information
 Medical Certificate
 Police Booking Sheet

 Entries to be scrutinized in the documents

 Name of Detainee/Prisoner
 Branch of Court
  Offense Charged
 Case Number
 Signature of the Judge/Medical Officer
 Official Seal

Step 2. Search of detainee/Prisoner by the searcher

 Strip searching
 Taking all cash and other personal property and issue a receipt

 Turn over all cash and valuables of an inmate to the Property Custodian

Step 3. Physical Examination / appraisal of the Jail Medical Personnel

 Conduct a thorough Medical Examination of the inmate.

 Observe the mental alertness, appearance, physical abnormalities, or other identitifying marks of the
inmate.
 inmates founds with contagious disease or with psychological problems be immediately isolated
/segregated from other inmates
 A medical record is accomplished to include medical history
 Compare the findings with the medical Certificate issued by the Medico-Legal Officer upon his entry in
jail

Step 4. Taking of fingerprints and photograph, accomplish a jail booking, and complete the documents
required in the Carpeta.

WHAT IS CARPETA?

 Refers to the institutional record of an inmate which consists

 Complaint
 Subpoena
 Prosecutors information
 Pending warrant
 Decision of the trial court and the appellate court
 Mittimus or commitment order issued by the court after conviction
 If any, certificate of non-appeal, certificate of detention and other pertinent document of the case.

Other Necessary Documents:

 Fingerprint Specimen Sheet

 Jail Booking Report Sheet
 Profile of Escapee
 Security Risk Factor Scoring Card
 Detainee’s Manifestation

Step 5. Orientation of inmate to jail rules and policies and about Article 29 of the RPC or R.A. 6127 (detainee’s
manifestion) by the chief custodial or the officer of the day.
 Appraise the detainee, preferably in the dialect which he understands, that under Article 29 of the RPC,
as amended by R.A. 6127, that his her preventive imprisonment shall be credited in the service of his sentence,
consisting of deprivation of liberty for the whole period he is detained if he agrees voluntarily in writing to
abide by the same disciplinary rules imposed upon convicted prisoners; Provided, that he is not a recidivist, or
has not been previously convicted twice or more times of any crime; and when, upon being summoned for the
execution of his sentence, he surrendered voluntarily.

Step 6. Classification and Segregation of Newly Detained Inmate

Composition of the Classification Board:

 Chairman -Deputy Warden

 Member -Chief, Custodial/ Security Office
 Member -Medical Officer/ Public Health Officer
 Member -Jail Chaplain
 Member -Inmates Welfare and Development Officer