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RA 9344 – Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act

Child is defined as under 18. Hence, below 15 – totally no criminal responsibility. 15-18 is the exception
provided that they acted with discernment hence can be liable.

Who determines discernment:

6yrs below = mtc, social worker determines

Above 6 yrs old = rtc, prosecutor determines

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