Philippine Probation System Quiz and Flashcards: PD 968 Conditions

What is a 'probationer' as defined in this Decree?

What is the primary goal of the correctional system according to the decree?

What is a prerequisite for a defendant to be placed on probation?

What is the purpose of the decree, according to Section 2?

What is the time limit for the probation officer to submit the investigation report to the court?

What happens when an application for probation is filed?

Who issued the decree?

What is the title of the decree?

What is the form of the investigation report submitted by the probation officer?

What is the time limit for the court to resolve the petition for probation?

What is one of the reasons for establishing a probation system?

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the decree?

Probation System in the Philippines

Probation is a disposition under which a defendant, after conviction and sentence, is released subject to conditions imposed by the court and supervision by a probation officer.
A probationer is a person placed on probation.
A probation officer investigates for the court, supervises a probationer, or both.

Grant of Probation

A court may grant probation to a defendant after conviction and sentencing, suspending the execution of the sentence for a period and under conditions deemed best by the court.
Probation may be granted whether the sentence imposes a term of imprisonment or a fine only.

Post-sentence Investigation

No person shall be placed on probation without a prior investigation by a probation officer.
The court must determine that the ends of justice and the best interest of the public and the defendant will be served by placing the defendant on probation.

Investigation Report

The investigation report submitted by the probation officer must be in the form prescribed by the Probation Administrator and approved by the Secretary of Justice.

Period for Submission of Investigation Report

The probation officer must submit the investigation report to the court within 60 days from receipt of the order to conduct the investigation.
The court must resolve the petition for probation within 5 days after receipt of the report.

Context and Purpose of the Decree

The decree aims to establish a more enlightened and humane correctional system that promotes the reformation of offenders and reduces recidivism.
It provides a less costly alternative to imprisonment for offenders likely to respond to individualized, community-based treatment programs.

Test your knowledge of the Presidential Decree No. 968, which establishes a probation system in the Philippines, aiming to promote the reformation of offenders and reduce recidivism. Learn about the goals and objectives of this decree. Assess your understanding of the Philippines' correctional system and its rehabilitation programs.