STAL (Special time allowance for loyalty)

where the prisoner(convicted/under preventive imprisonment) evaded sentence during

conflagration/catastrophe give himself up to the authority within 48 hours following the proclamation
announcing the passing away of the said calamity

Deduction of 1/5 of his prison sentence

where the prisoner(convicted/under preventive imprisonment), choses to stay in the place of

confinement notwithstanding the existence of calamity

Deduction of 2/5 of his prison sentence

Good Conduct and Time Allowance

(deductions) *Art.99

Art 29, 94 and 97 of the RPC

 first 2 years - 5 days/month

 3rd to 5th year – 8days/month
 6th to 10th year – 10days/month
 11th year – 15days/month

Republic Act no. 10592

 First 2 years – 20 days/month

 3Rd to 5th year – 23 Days/month
 6Th to 10th year – 25 Days/month
 11th year – 30 days/month

*Act no. 2489

“Industrial Good Time Law” automatic reduction of 30years if classified as colonist

Good conduct time allowance

Agreement

Accused undergoing preventive imprisonment who agrees voluntarily in writing to abide same

disciplinary rules imposed to convicted prisoners

Credited full time during which he/she is undergoing preventive imprisonment

Certification

Accused undergoing preventive imprisonment who does not agree (should be reduced in writing) to
abide same disciplinary rules imposed to convicted prisoners

Credited 4/5 during which he/she is undergoing preventive imprisonment

Bail

security given for the temporary release of a person in custody of the law

Note: Bail

Is a matter of right

• before or after conviction by the Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court, Municipal Trial Courts
in Cities or Municipal Circuit Trial Courts

• Before conviction by the RTC of an Offense not punishable by death, reclusion perpetua or life
imprisonment

A matter of discretion

upon conviction by the RTC of an offense not punishable by death, reclusion perpetua or life
imprisonment