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CRIMPRO01 - 03 - SAMULDE v. SALVANI JR PDF
CRIMPRO01 - 03 - SAMULDE v. SALVANI JR PDF
HELD
To determine whether a warrant of arrest should issue against the accused, the
investigating judge must examine the complainant and his witnesses "in writing and
under oath ... in the form of searching questions and answers." When he is "satisfied
that a probable cause exists, and that there is a necessity of placing the respondent
under immediate custody in order not to frustrate the ends of justice," he may issue
the warrant as provided in Section 6, par. b, of the 1985 Rules on Criminal Procedure.
SEC. 6 When warrant of arrest may issue. — (a) By the Regional Court..... (b)
By the Municipal Trial Court. -If the municipal trial judge conducting the