30 Questions
When was the first adult Probation established in the Philippines?
August 7, 1935
Who declared the Probation Law unconstitutional in the case of People v. Vera?
Supreme Court (SC)
Who reestablished Adult Probation in the Philippines in 1976?
President Ferdinand Marcos
What is the definition of probation according to the Probation Law of 1976?
A disposition under which a defendant, after conviction and sentence, is released subject to conditions imposed by the court and to the supervision of a probation officer.
What did EO 292 (1989) rename the Probation Administration to?
Parole and Probation Administration
Which act instituted the comprehensive dangerous drugs act of 2002 in the Philippines?
RA 9165 (2002)
What is the maximum form of supervision for probationers?
MAXIMUM SUPERVISION
How often are probationers required to report under medium supervision?
At least twice a month
In what ways can payment for civil liability be made?
(a) Payment to the Clerk of Court, (b) Deposit to victim's account, (c) Direct payment to the victim
When can the Court modify the conditions for probation?
At any time during supervision after summary hearing
Who has the authority to grant, deny, modify, revoke, and terminate probation?
The judge who heard and decided the case
What is the first mandatory condition for probationers as stated in the text?
Present himself to the Probation Officer within 72 hours
What is the maximum period of probation if the sentence is imprisonment for more than 1 year but not more than 6 years?
6 years
When does the period of probation start?
Upon issuance of the court granting probation
How many days in advance must a probationer file a request to travel outside for a period of 30 days?
5 days
Who shall have full control of the probationer if a request for change of residence is approved?
RTC with jurisdiction over the place
What action will be taken if the probationer violates the conditions of probation?
The probationer will be arrested
What is the consequence of committing a new crime while on probation?
Prosecution of the new crime committed
What happens if a probationer commits a crime while under probation?
The consequences would include revocation of the probation and the probationer being required to serve the original sentence imposed by the court.
Who has the power over a probationer if they are allowed to reside in a place under the jurisdiction of another court?
The Executive Judge of the Court of First Instance of that place has control over the probationer.
Which offenders are disqualified from probation under the provisions of this Decree?
Offenders sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of more than six (6) years, convicted of any crime against national security, previously convicted of an offense with imprisonment of more than six (6) months & one (1) day and/or a fine of more than one thousand pesos, those who have been on probation before, and those already serving sentence when the Decree became applicable.
When a probationer is allowed to reside in another court's jurisdiction, what records need to be furnished to the Executive Judge of that place?
A copy of the probation order, the investigation report, and other pertinent records.
Who has control over the probationer and their probation program?
The court that placed the probationer on probation, subject to actual supervision and visitation by a probation officer.
Which Judge shall possess the power over the probationer when jurisdiction is transferred to another place?
The Executive Judge to whom jurisdiction over the probationer is transferred shall have the power previously possessed by the court that granted the probation.
What is the responsibility of the Administration towards First Time Minor Drug Offenders (FTMDO) under suspended sentence?
Monitoring and evaluating their activities
What is the term used to refer to a person who is placed under probation?
Probationer
What is a Probation Order?
Order of the trial court granting probation
Who is a Petitioner in the context of probation?
Convicted defendant who files an application for probation
What is the role of a Parole and Probation Officer?
To investigate, report on, and supervise convicted offenders on probation
What happens to a person convicted of a criminal offense under probation?
Released and placed under the supervision of a probation officer
Test your knowledge on the mandatory conditions for probation supervision, including reporting to the designated Probation Officer within 72 hours and regular monthly meetings. Explore the various levels of supervision, from maximum to medium, in this quiz.
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