Introduction to Corrections in Criminal Justice

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of correction within the criminal justice system?

To prevent crime from occurring

To provide legal representation to offenders

To enforce laws and regulations within the community

To manage the custody, supervision, and rehabilitation of convicted offenders (correct)

Which agency is primarily responsible for juvenile rehabilitation centers?

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) (correct)

Bureau of Correction Connections (BUCOR)

Department of Justice (DOJ)

What is the purpose of OPLAN DECONGESTION in the corrections system?

To monitor criminal activities in communities

To assess the performance of correctional facilities

To provide training programs for law enforcement

To reduce overcrowding in jails (correct)

Which of the following falls under the purview of the Parole and Probation Administration (PPA)?

Supervising parolees and probationers Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is NOT mentioned as part of the corrections framework?

Local Licensing Authority Signup and view all the answers

Which department oversees both the Bureau of Correction Connections and the Board of Pardons and Parole?

Department of Justice (DOJ) Signup and view all the answers

What does Presidential Decree No. 603 focus on regarding offenders?

It suspends sentences for minor offenders aged between nine and eighteen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Batas Pambansa Bilang 85?

To allow the release of detainees after preventive imprisonment. Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 96 of the Revised Penal Code specifically require for sentence commutation?

Judicial recommendation from the imposing court. Signup and view all the answers

What does Republic Act No. 6036 allow for offenders charged with minor offenses?

Release on recognizance. Signup and view all the answers

Which law allows for the deduction of preventive detention time from a prisoner's sentence?

Republic Act No. 6127. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Board of Pardons and Parole established by Republic Act No. 4103?

To assess prisoners' eligibility for parole or conditional pardon. Signup and view all the answers

What does DOJ Memorandum Circular No. 6 mandate regarding national prisoners?

It instructs immediate transfer of national prisoners to the Bureau of Corrections. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 primarily establish regarding minor offenders?

Probation for first-time minor offenders for possession. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Correction

Correction refers to the administration of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) focusing on the custody, supervision, and rehabilitation of convicted offenders.

Structure of Corrections in the Philippines

Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR) operates under the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is managed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Provincial jails are administered by local provincial governments under DILG.
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) oversees rehabilitation centers for juvenile offenders.

Community-Based Correction Agencies

Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) functions under the DOJ.
Board of Pardons and Parole is also part of DOJ, focusing on parole eligibility.
Lock-up jails are administered by the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Jail Decongestion Initiatives

OPLAN DECONGESTION established on February 12, 1993, through a memorandum agreement involving public attorney's office, PPA, Board of Pardons and Parole, and BJMP.

Key Laws for Jail Decongestion

Presidential Decree No. 603: Suspends sentences for minor offenders aged 9 to under 18.
Batas Pambansa Bilang 85: Authorizes release after preventive imprisonment equal to the maximum imposed sentence.
Article 96 of the Revised Penal Code: Allows sentence commutation based on court recommendations.
Article 97 of the Revised Penal Code: Grants sentence deductions for good conduct.
DOJ Memorandum Circular No. 6: Requires immediate transfer of national prisoners to BUCOR.
Republic Act No. 9165: First-time minor offenders eligible for probation under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002.
Republic Act No. 9344: Establishes the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006.
Republic Act No. 6036: Provides release on recognizance for offenders facing penalties not exceeding six months or a fine of ₱2,000.
Republic Act No. 6127: Deducts preventive detention from the prison sentence.
Republic Act No. 4103: Creates the Board of Pardons and Parole, evaluating prisoners for eligible parole.
Presidential Decree No. 968: Enacts the Philippine Probation Law of 1976.

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This quiz explores the fundamentals of corrections within the criminal justice system. Understand the roles of various agencies like BUCOR and BJMP, and delve into the responsibilities involved in the custody, supervision, and rehabilitation of offenders. Assess your knowledge on how corrections function as a crucial component of justice administration.