Republic ofthe Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION ‘id {86 BLC Bidg., Congressional Ave., Project 8 Brgy Bahay Toro, Quezon City Trunk line: (02) 8650-9500 E-mail Address: bimoncroaibimp.gov_ph Website: vwivw.ncr.bimp.gov.ph MEMORANDUM To All Jail Wardens/Officer-in-Charge SUBJECT : GUIDELINES FOR JAIL VISITATION AS SUPPLEMENTAL TO. BJMP COVID-19 ADVISORY #63: NATIONWIDE LIFTING OF JAIL LOCKDOWN DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2022 DATE 2 November 14, 2022 1. Disseminated is the attached memorandum from JCSUPT JOHNSON M. CALUB, DM, CESE, Director for Operations, Co-Chairperson, BJMP National COVID-19 Task Force, regarding the above captioned subject, dated November 14, 2022. 2. In this connection, you are hereby directed to conduct dry-run for a week Prior implementation of these supplemental guidelines. Submit your After Activity Report to this office (ATTN: Regional Operations Division) through e-mail at ‘opns.bimpncro@gmail.com on the last day of the dry run. 3. For guidance and strict compliance. EFRI IEMENO, DPA, TLPE Jail Chief Superintendent Regional Director of the Jail Bureau “Changing Lives, Building a Safer Nation”Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 144 Mindanao Avenue, Project 8, Quezon City Tranklines: (+632), Eamal Address: chisfhinp gill com Website: won gov ph MEMORANDUM To : Regional Directors of the Jail Bureau SUBJECT : GUIDELINES FOR JAIL VISITATION AS SUPPLEMENTAL TO BJMP COVID-19 ADVISORY #63: NATIONWIDE LIFTING OF JAIL LOCKDOWN DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2022 DATE : November 14, 2022 1. References: a. Republic Act No. 7438 “An Act Defining Certain Rights of Person Arrested, Detained or Under Custodial Investigation As Well As The Duties Of The Arresting, Detaining and Investigating Officers, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof” dated April 27, 1992. b. BIMP Comprehensive Operations Manual 2015 Edition. c. BJMP Memorandum with subject Revised Policy on Visitation in BIMP- manned Jails dated March 2, 2010. d. BJMP Memorandum with subject Supplemental Guidelines to the Revised Policy on Visitation in BIMP-manned Jails dated March 2, 2010 dated May 30, 2011. €. BUMP COVID-19 Advisory #63 with subject Nationwide Lifting of Jail Lockdown dated November 7, 2022. 2. It is provided in BIMP COVID-19 Advisory #63 that upon the lifting of jail lockdown, “No Contact Visitation” shall still be strictly observed. This is because COVID-19 is a lingering threat and the pandemic is not over yet. It remains a public health emergency of international concern according to the World Health Organization. 3. Nevertheless, there is a need to consider the welfare and mental health of our PDL. Since March 20, 2020, when the absolute lockdown of BJMP-manned jails nationwide was implemented, in-person/contact visitation by the immediate family of POL was suspended. During the easing of jail lockdown, jail visit was allowed but was limited to “no contact visitation” wherein the visitor and PDL meet face-to-face or in- Person but are separated by a physical barrier. However, sentiments amongst PDL convey that joy and happiness of being able to hold and touch their visitors are irreplaceable. 4, In this connection, whenever the community risk level classification is low in the locality where the jail facility is situated, considering further the welfare and mental health of PDL, in-person/contact visits by the PDL’s immediate family may be Page 1of 5 “Changing Lives, Building a Safer Nation”allowed as part of the Strategies for Everyday Operations. Provided, however, the following guidelines and requirements be complied with and observed: a. Schedule of Visitation: Tuesday, 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM VISITATION DAYS | Wednesday, and ‘Thursday | ‘Saturday and Sunday | 08:00 AM — 1200 NN 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Reserved for) POLS washday and for the NON-VISITATION | Monday and Friday | sanitation/cleanliness DAYS of the entire jail facility. | Immediate Family Member -refers to a spouse, fiancé ot flancée, parent or child, brother or sister, grandparent or grandchild, uncle or aunt, nephew or niece, and guardian or ward. | | b. Visitation Area: 1. The jail warden should designate a well-ventilated visitation area. In no instance should this area accommodate more than 80% of its square area so that social distancing can still be observed and to avold crowding of the designated area; Geter tbc rea lela a designated Visitation Area; and a: POL snd ther store shal be declorated to specially pssigned table and chairs. In no case that the PDL and their visitors be allowed to roam around and mingle with others during the visitation. © Health Protocol: 1. Only jail facilities, with at least 85% of its personnel and PDL are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, shall implement in- person/contact visitation; 2. The jail warden shall designate a team of jail personne! to monitor and ensure that minimum public health standards including, but not limited to, the wearing of physical distancing, frequent disinfection of hands and regularly touched sonics, ed rca un onl arent oe a property the visitation area; 2. A toam of personnel shal aso be assgned atthe entfance. Al visitors shall be subjected to minimum screening protocols which will include a temperature check. Those| with a ‘SUBJECT: GUIDELINES FOR JAIL VISITATION AS SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE BIMP COVID-19 ADVISORY #63: NATIONWIDE LIFTING OF IAT. LOCKDOWN DATED November 7, 2022. ee “Changing Ltves, Building a Safer Nation”temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius or exhibiting cokfoughs shall not be allowed entry. 4. All visitors shall wear a well-fitted face mask upon entry and the whole time spent in the visitation area. No face mask, No entry shall be implemented. Mask shall only be removed when eating while in the visitation area. 5. Visitors must be fully vaccinated, preferably with a booster shot against COVID-19, and proof of this must be prior to jail entry. In the event that visitors are not vaccinated, may enter the jail facility as long as they can show proof that they tested negative for COVID-19 through RT-PCR and/or Antigen taken within seventy-two (72) hours or twenty-four (24) lis respectively, upon entry. If they prefer not to be COVID-19 test or if they have no proof of vaccit oe modes of visitation may be availed; 6. Infection Prevention and Control measures shall be implemented in the visitation area; 7. The jail facility through the warden shall provide I-based hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol in visitor sy exits, and waiting areas in addition to a functioning well Maintained handwashing area; and 8. Regular updates and renewal of safety seal certification, d. Security | 1. Considering the congestion rate in the majority of BJMP jail facilities, only 25% of the total PDL. population of the jail facility shall be allowed to avail of the In-person/contact ina single visitation day. For this purpose, the warden shall implement a fair and equitable scheme of visitation that will allow all qualified PDL. and visitors to avail of the ‘contact vis on a scheduled basis; | 2. Visitors shall at all times stay within the designated visiting area of the jail. In no case shall they be allowed in the prémises of PDL cells, dorms or sleeping quarters; 3. No visitor or PDL shall perform or exhibit any form of lewd or lascivious conduct, gesture or demeanor towards other during the entire period of visitation. Lewd or i remarks are likewise prohibited; 4. Any visitor who commits violations of these prohibitions shall be Immediately escorted out of the jall. A summary proceeding for the imposition of a temporary or Indefinite ban against the entry of the subject visitor shall be made pursuant to) existing guidelines. If the violation is committed by PDL, they| shall be subjected to appropriate disciplinary proceedings; 5. There shall be designated personnel assigned in the visiting area to monitor the situation and supervise the activities thereat. This. is to prevent any untoward incidents such as hostage-taking, riots and escapes among others, from happening and ensure that our policy is property observed; and ‘SURDECT: GUIDELINES FOR 3AIL VISITATION AS SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE BIMP COVID-19 ADVISORY #63: ATIONWIDE LIFTING OF JAD. LOCKDOWN DATED November 7, 2022 essere age “Changing Lives, Building a Safer Nation”6. If possible, CCTV cameras must be installed in the area. . Protocol on Entry of Visitors. Every visitor shall the following procedures: 1, PDL’s immediate famity members shall be allowed to visit and avail of the Contact Visitation provided their names have been Included in the Approved Visitor's List and they have scheduled their visit per para 4 d(1). Approved Visitor's List- a list found in the Inmate Monitoring System (NIMS) and PDL Single system containing the names of persons allowed to visit a PDL in jail. 2. All visitors must present thelr valid Identification card and vaccination card, if needed, upon entry. The personne! in charge at the gate shall then inspect and verify the visitor's identification and vaccination card (e.g. Approved Visitor's List, the validity of D., and proof of relationship with PDL to be visited); | ‘After the personne! in charge is satisfied with the of the visitors’ Identification and vaccination cards, the shall then be informed that they must abide by the jall rules and regulations during their stay inside the jail facility. The visitors w shall further be informed that they must submit fori of their person and belongings as a condition for entry inside the jail facility; > If the visitors agree to the above conditions, they shal} then be made to register In the Visitor's Logbook or submit to visitors’ biometrics. Otherwise, they shall not be allowed entry Inside the fall facility; After registering in the Visitor’s Logbook, the visitors shall then be requested to submit their belongings for inspection. The visitors shall, likewise, be requested to undergo pat and frisk or strip search, as may be appropriate pursuant to policy; 6. Yellow or dominant yellow-colored upper garment, (sando etc.), see-through, or other revealing clothes, as well as upper garments with lewd or lascivious print/mark, both for men and women, shall be considered as improper attire for visitors and shall not be allowed entry in the jail; y covered by valid Mission Order/Letter Order shall be deposited with the Gate Security Personnel; 8. After successfully undergoing inspection and being | stamped marked, all visitors must then be made to proceed to the visitation area; 9. All visitors who refuse to undergo search and inspection shall be refused entry into the jail; and ‘SUBJECT: GUIDELINES FOR JAIL VISITATION AS SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE BIMP COVID-19 ADVISORY #63: [NATIONWIDE LIFTING OF 2ATL LOCKDOWM DATED November 7, 2022. Page 4ofs “Changing Lives, Building a Safer Nation”10. All other protocols on entry of visitors not inconsistent with this directive must be observed. 5. Further, be reminded that the counsel on record of the PDL, physician, priest or religious minister chosen by him/her or by any member of his/her immediate family or by his/her counsel, any national non-governmental organization duly accredited by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) or any international non-governmental ‘organization duly accredited by the Office of the President is allowed to have an in- erson/contact visitation with the PDL at any day, per RA 7438. 6. Other modes of visitation may be implemented at the same time to maximize visitation, when possible, or when contact or face-to-face visitation can not be implemented due to heightened community risk level, security, or other analogous circumstances. 7. Dry run shall be conducted for a week prior to the implementation of these supplemental guidelines. Submit After-Activity Report through email operations@bjmp. gov. ph on the last day of the dry run. 8. Moreover, you are hereby reminded to update the PDL's Visitors List in the NIMS and PDL Single Carpeta System. 9. Regional COVID-19 Task Force shall monitor the proper implementation of these supplemental guidelines. 10.For guidance and strict compliance. BY AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BJMP: JOHNSQN M CALUB, DM, CESE Jail Chief Superintendent Director for Operations Co-Chairperson, BJMP National COVID-19 Task Force : GUIDELINES FOR JAIL VISITATION AS SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE BJMP COVID-19 ADVISORY #63: NATIONWIDE LIFTING OF JAM LOCKDOWN DATED November 7, 2022. “Changing Lives, Building a Safer Nation” Page Sof 5