Last Minute Correction

FINAL COACHING IN
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION
By: Lune Fernandez Alcalde RCRIM

TOP4 OCTOBER 2015 CLE
Probation of Drug Dependents is applicable in which
instances below?
A. Those first time minor offenders whose sentences
was suspended pursuant to section 66 of RA 9165
B. Those reformed but quality for exemption from
criminality liability
C. Those rehabilitated but quality for exemption from
criminal liability
D. Those rehabilitated but meet the criteria for
exemption from criminality liability
w e r : A
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PRISONERS ELIGIBLE for PARDON except-
A. Prisoners who are 65 years and above and who
have served at least 3 years of their prison
sentence but in no case shall they exceed 70 years
old.
B. Prisoners who are invalids or afflicted with
incurable or serious diseases.
C. Prisoners who are medically diagnosed as having
at least 2 years of mental abnormality.
w e r : D
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D. Prisoners who have served at least 7 years of their
life sentence in cases of simple crimes.
Granting of conditional pardon is based on the
eligibility of what portion of the sentence must
have been served by a petitioner-prisoner?
A. At least one half of the minimum of his
indeterminate sentence
B. At least one half of the maximum of his
C. At least one fourth of the maximum of his
D. At least one third of the minimum of his
w e r : A
An s
Which of these statements is not true about the
characteristics of commutation of sentence?
A. Commutation of sentence changes the original fixed
sentence to a greater indeterminate sentence, which
will then enable the beneficiary to be released on
parole.
B. Commutation does not forgive the offender but merely
reduces the penalty of life imprisonment or death
sentence for a term of years.
C. Commutation of sentence also benefits inmates
sentenced to a fixed or determine sentence, which
e r : A
renders him or her ineligible for parole
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D. Commutation is also appropriate to use with convicts
sentenced to several counts.
Mr. Flores an inmate was allowed to leave the
correctional institution to avail any of these
correctional treatments in a form of vocational or
educational training, for employment, or to
maintain family ties. What correctional policy
did Mr. Flores avail?
A. Furlough
B. Work release
w e r : A
C. Probation
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D. Delayed sentence
The limitations provided under the Constitution
on the grant of PARDON are: except-
A. No pardon may be granted in impeachment cases;
B. No pardon may be granted when otherwise provided
under the Constitution, specifically Sec. 5, Article IX-C,
which provides that “No pardon, amnesty, parole or
suspension of sentence for violation of election laws, rules
and regulations shall be granted by the President without
the favorable recommendation of the [COMELEC]
C. It may only be granted “after conviction by final
judgment”.
D. Pardon is a matter of right
w e r : D
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How is pardon different from probation?
A. Probation is a part of the judicial power, while pardon is a
part of the executive power
B. Probation and Pardon are not the same. Probation is “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.”
C. The suspension of the sentence under probation simply
postpones the judgment of the court temporarily or
indefinitely, but the conviction and liability following it, and
the civil disabilities, remain and become operative when
judgment is rendered
D. All of these
w e r : D
An s
Which of the following can avail for release under the
Law on Release on Recognizance?
A. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
is not more than six (6) months
B. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
is more than three (3) years
C. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
is twelve (12)months and above
D. One who is charged with an offense whose penalty
is more than (6) months
w e r : A
An s
Mr. Wong Matt was granted of probation,
what will be the effect of the event to his
case?
A. The prison term is lowered by half
B. The probationer is sent to prison
C. The prison term is doubled
D. The execution of sentence is suspended
w e r : D
An s
To what agency should Efren a Canadian citizen
a parolee turned over his disposition,
documentation and appropriate order?
A. Bureau of Correction
B. Board of Pardons and Parole
C. Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
D. National Bureau of Investigation
w e r : C
An s
What documents are attached to the release documents of
the parolee ?
1. Prison record
2. Name of the parole and probation officer
3. Name of the arresting officer
4. Name of the provincial officer
A. 1 and 2
w e r : A
B. 4 and 1
C. 3 and 4 A n s
D. 2 and 3
Mr. Jared a probationer who is supervised by his
probation officer; his probation program shall
be under the control of which authority?
A. The chief of police of the place where he
resides
B. The court
C. The parole and probation administrator
D. The secretary of Justice
w e r : B
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The following category of prisoners shall not be
considered for commutation of sentence EXCEPT
ONE;
A. The petitioner is eligible for probation
B. The petitioner had been sentenced to another prison
term with one (1) year from the date of his last
recommitment to the jail or prison from where he
escaped
C. The petitioner had violated any condition of his
w e r : A
discharge on parole or conditional pardon
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D. The petitioner is suffering from mental illness or
disorder as certified by a government psychiatrist
Every probation order issued by the court shall contain
conditions requiring that the probationer shall:
A. Present himself to the probation officer designated to
undertake his supervision at such place as may be
specified in the order within seventy-two hours from
receipt of said order;
B. report to the probation officer at least once a month at
such time and place as specified by said officer.
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
w e r : C
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The court may require the probationer to: EXCEPT
A. Cooperate with a program of supervision;
B. meet his family responsibilities;
C. devote himself to a specific employment and
change said employment without the prior written
approval of the probation officer;
D. undergo medical, psychological or psychiatric
examination and treatment and
w e r : C
An s
What is this common law practice that allowed
judges to suspect punishment so that
convicted offenders could seeks a pardon,
gather new evidences, or demonstrate that
they had performed their behavior?
A. Judicial reprieve
B. Probation
C. Parole
D. Commutation of sentence nswe r : A
AA
What were the bases why Mr. Orly an
applicant for Volunteer Probation Aides
was appointed by the the in charge of the
probation office?
A. High educational level
B. Good Religious Background
w e r : D
C. Retired Police OfficerAn s
D. Good Repute and Probity
A former Brazillian UFC Champion who had been
convicted in the Philippines and had been
qualified as parole will be turned over for
disposition, documentation and appropriate
order, what agency is appropriate to process his
petition?
A. Bureau of Correction
w e r : C
B. Board of Pardons and Parole
A n s
C. Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
D. Department of Justice
What is the action of the court in case a
probationer violated the condition of his
probation order?
A. Court revokes probation and probationer
serves original sentence imposed by
court.
B. Certificate of final release and discharge
C. Certificate of final release
D. All of these w e r : A
An n s
During what particular date that a Probation Officer may
conduct a Post Sentence Investigation?
A. Immediately upon receipt of the order of the court
B. Immediately upon promulgation of the case
C. Immediately upon his knowledge on the conviction of
the person charged before the court
D. Immediately upon the person charged was sentence by
the court of imprisonment of not more than six years
w e r : A
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Expiation or Atonement justify the punishment by:
A. In the form of group vengeance, as distinguished
from retribution where the purpose is to appease
the public or the group.
B. Issued by the court bearing it seal and signature of the
judge directing the jail or prison authorities to receive
the convicted offender for service of sentence
C. Treated based on the treatment and rehabilitation
program
D. NONE OF THESE
w e r : A
An s
This refers to an administrative act performed
by a parole authority that removes a person
from parole, or judicial order by a court
removing a person from parole or probation,
in response to a violation on the part of the
parolee or probationer.
A. Revocation
B. Suspension
C. Suspended sentence
D. Restriction’
w e r : A
A n s
FIRST HOUSE OF
CORRECTION
A. Borstal Institution
B. Elmira Reformatory
C. Bridewell
D. Hospicio de San Michelle
w e r : C
An s
The only early Roman place of
confinement which is built under the
main sewer of Rome in 64 B.C
A. Mamertine Prison
C. Bridewell
w e r : A
An s
Built by Pope Clement XI in 1703 designed for
incorrigible youths under 20 years of age. The first
home for delinquent boys ever established.
A. Mamertine Prison
C. Bridewell
w e r : D
An s
Founded by Jean Jacques Philippe Villain at Ghent,
Belgium in 1773. The most significant new devices
it has introduced were: a) felons and
misdemeanants were separated; and b) women
separate quarters, as did children.
A. Mamertine Prison
B. Maison de Force
C. Bridewell
w e r : B
An s
Were abandoned and unusable ships, which were
converted into prisons as a means of relieving
prison congestion when transportation system was
abandoned in England.
A. Mamertine Prison
B. Maison de Force
C. Hulks
w e r : C
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Type of prison conceived by Bentham
which would consist of a large circular
building of cast iron and glass containing
multi-tiered cells around the periphery.
A. Panopticon Prison
B. Maison de Force
C. Hulks
w e r : A
An
D. Hospicio de San Michelle s
What guarantees the appearance I court of
a by Mr. Naga a defendant granted
release on recognizance?
A. His ties with family, friends and
employment
B. His promise to live a better life
C. His fear of being sent back to jail
D. His capacity to raise bail
w e r : A
An s
Payment of civil liability to the victim by the
probationer shall be given to the following
except the–
A. Clerk of Court of the Trial Court
B. Paid directly to the victim with receipt filed
with PO
C. Deposited to the victim’s account
D. Supervising Probation Officer on case
w e r : D
An s
The court will not grant probation if it finds the
following except;
A. The offender can be treated better in a mental
institution or other places for correction
B. The offender is a risk to the community
C. The offense is grievous to the eyes of the
community
D. None of these
w e r : D
An s
The following are privileges given to prisoners
upon admission as inmates, except one;
A. Good conduct time allowance to reduce his prison
sentence.
B. To attend or participate in any entertainment or
athletic competition in the facility
c. To accommodate visitors in his own quarters.
D. To receive gifts and prepared food from his
visitors, subject for inspection
w e r : C
An s
The following are Mandatory conditions for
Probations except;
A. to present himself to the probation officer concern
for supervision within 72 hours from receipt of the
order (probation order)
B. to report to the probation officer at least once a
month during the period of probation.
C. not to commit another offense during the probation
period.
D. Meet his family responsibilities
w e r : D
An s
The following are grounds for disqualifying a convicted
offender in applying for probation, except one;
A. Sentence to serve a maximum term of imprisonment
for six years.
B. Convicted of subversion or any crime against the
national security or public order.
C. Who have been once on probation under the provisions
of this Decree.
D. Who are already serving sentence at the time the
substantive provisions of this decree became applicable
pursuant to Sec. 33 hereof.
w e r : A
An s
The following are qualifications of the Probation
Administrator and the Assistant Probation
Administrator, which one is not?
A. at least 35 years of age
B. Must have been a regional administration officer for 4
years.
C. holder of a masters degree or its equivalent in either
criminology, social work, corrections, penology,
psychology, sociology, public administration, law,
police science, police administration or related field.
D. at least 5 years of supervisory experience or be a
w e r : B
member of the Philippine bar with at least 7 years of
supervisory experience.
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What is an effect of pardon by the president?
A. The pardoning power can be exercised even
before conviction
B. The pardoning power of the president can be
exercised only after conviction
C. The pardoning power does not extend to
cases of impeachment
D. None of these
w e r : D
An s
The following are authorized to order or approve the
release of prisoners, except one;
A. The Board of Pardons and Parole in parole cases.
B. The Director of the Bureau of Corrections upon the
expiration of the sentence of the prisoner.
C. The President of the Philippines in cases of
executive clemency or amnesty.
D. None of these
w e r : D
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Parole maybe granted if the inmat
A. Finishes considerable portion of sentence
B. Finishes minimum sentence
C. Deserves to be released by reason of good
behavior
D. Has considerable good conduct time
allowance credit
w e r : B
An s
These are the objectives of the BJMP which one is not
included:
A. To improve the living conditions of the offenders
in accordance with the accepted standards set by
the United Nations.
B. To enhance rehabilitation and reformation of
offenders in preparation for their eventual
reintegration into the mainstream of society upon
their releas
C. To professionalize jail services.
D. None of these
w e r : D
An s
These are the objectives of the BJMP which one is not included:
Besides religious laws such as the Torah,

A. To improve the living conditions of the offenders in accordance with the accepted standards set by the United Nations.
B. To enhance rehabilitation and reformation of offenders in preparation for their eventual reintegration into the mainstream of society upon their release.
C. To professionalize jail services. D. None of these
important codifications of laws were

developed in the ancient Roman Empire, with
the compilations of the Lex Duodecim
Tabularum. This law refers to
A. Twelve Tables
B. Eight Tables
C. Nine Tables
D. Three Tables e r : A w
A n s
Replaced corporal punishment and
physical disfigurement with the
penitentiary
A. Reformation
B. Rehabilitation
C. Reintegration
D. ALL OF THESE
w e r : A
An s
The probationer and his probation program shall
be under the control of the _____ who placed
him on probation subject to actual supervision
and visitation by a probation officer.
A. BPP
B. PPA
C. President
D. Court
w e r : D
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Whenever a probationer is permitted to reside in
a place under the jurisdiction of another court,
control over him shall be transferred to the
_____ of the Court of First Instance of that
place?
A. Executive Judge
B. PPA
C. President
w e r : A
D. Court
An
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Because criminals were assumed as
handicapped suffering from mental or
emotional deficiencies individual should
undergo therapy in healing these personal
maladjustment.
A. Reformation
B. Rehabilitation
C. Reintegration w e r : B
A n s
D. ALL OF THESE
Society becomes the “ patient” as well as the
offender. Emphasis is placed on the pressure
exerted on the offender by the social groups to
which he belongs and on the society, which
regulates his opportunities to achieve his
goals.
A. Reformation
B. Rehabilitation
C. Reintegration
D. ALL OF THESE
w e r : C
A n s
Probation was first legally established in the __________,
but to trace its origins to earlier schemes for
humanizing criminal justice under the common law of
England. These procedures were brought over with the
law and customs of England and were adopted by the
colonists who settled the eastern shores of United
States.
A. England
B. Europe
C. Asia
D. United States
w e r : D
An s
COMPOSOITION of BOARD OF PARDONS AND
PAROLE except-
A. Secretary of Justice (Chairman)
B. Parole and Probation Administrator
C. 4 members to be appointed by the President (with the
consent of the Commission on Appointments) under 6
year terms.
D. Board members should include a trained sociologist,
clergyman/educator, psychiatrist.
E. At least one member should be a woman.
w e r : B
An s
After the period of probation and upon consideration
of the report and recommendation of the probation
officer, the court may order the ______ of the
probationer upon finding that he has fulfilled the
terms and conditions of his probation and thereupon
the case is deemed.
A. final discharge
B. Confinement
C. Reintegration
Reformation
A
D.
s w e r :
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Powers and Functions of BOARD OF INDETERMINATE
SENTENCE? Except-
A. Do not look into the physical, mental, and moral record of
the prisoners who shall be eligible for parole to determine
proper time of release of such prisoners
B. When a prisoner has served the minimum penalty
imposed, the Board may authorize release of the prisoner
on parole, based on reports of the prisoner’s work and
conduct, it is shown that the prisoner is fitted by his
training for release
C. There is a reasonable probability that such prisoner will
live and remain at liberty without violating the law
w e r : A
D. Release will not be incompatible with the welfare of
society. An s
If prisoner violates any of the conditions of his parole,
the Board may issue an order for re-arrest of the
prisoner. The prisoner re-arrested shall _________
for which he was originally committed to prison,
unless the Board grants him new parole
A. Given final certificate of release and discharge.
B. serve the remaining unexpired portion of the
maximum sentence
C. Given certified copy of each order of conditional
or final release and discharge
D. None of these
w e r : B
An s
A facility that houses minimum custody
offenders who are serving short sentences or
those who are undergoing constructive work
programs. It provides full employment of
prisoners, remedial services and constructive
leisure time activities.
A. Jail
B. Lock-up Jails
w e r : D
C. Ordinary Jails
A ns
D. Workhouse, Jail Farms or Camp
Types of Jail
 Lock-up Jails – is a security facility, common
to police stations, used for temporary
confinement of individual held for
investigation.
 Ordinary Jails – is the type of jails

commonly used to detain convicted criminal
offenders who serve less than three years.
An inmate shall be admitted in the Reception and
Diagnostic Center of a prison upon presentation of the
following documents: except-
a. Mittimus/Commitment Order
b. Information and Court Decision of his case
c. Certification of Detention if any
d. Certification that the case of the inmate is not on
w e r : E
appeal.
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e. Certification of probation officer
A prison shall keep a bound registration book wherein
all commitments shall be recorded chronologically.
The register shall contain:
Except-
a. Name of the inmate
b. Reason for commitment and the authority
c. Sentence/ Date and Hour of submission
d. Date and Hour of discharge, and or transfer and
basis therefore
e. Mittimus/Commitment Order
w e r : E
An s
The newly admitted inmate shall be given an
issue of two regulation uniform and suits, and
two t-shirts; whenever practicable, they shall
also be issued the following items: except-
a. One blanket
b. One mat/ One mosquito net
c. One cellphone and camera
d. One set mess kit
e. One pair of slipper
w e r : C
An s
A minimum or medium security inmates may;
upon written application be allowed by the
Superintendent to view the remains of the
following relatives: except-
A. Wife or Husband/ Child
B. Brother and Sister
C. Father / Mother
D. Grandchildren
E. Common Law Wife
w e r : E
An s
Are poorly constructed unsanitary damp,
drafty or airless gloomy dungeons, foul
smelling places of detention in early 18th
Century.
C. Bridewell
D. Goals
w e r : D
A n s
An alternative to Goal according to
John Howard is anchored in some
English Port used as prisons
B. THE HULKS
C. Bridewell
D. Goals :B
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Otherwise known as “The Adult Probation Law of 1976
was drafted and authored by TEODULO C.
NATIVIDAD together with his committee composed of
the Five (5) Pillars of the Criminal Justice System. It
was signed into law on July 24, 1976 by then President
Ferdinand E. Marcos.
A. Presidential Decree 968
B. Presidential Decree 698
C. Presidential Decree 986
D. Presidential Decree 896
w e r : A
An s
The probation officer and Volunteer probation aides
undertake supervision and visitation of the
probationer. However, control over the probationer
and probation program is exercised by?
A. The court who placed him on probation
B. The chief of police of the place where he/she
resides
D. The secretary of justice
w e r : A
An s
Philippine Legislature enacted the Probation Act
(Act No. 4221) creating a Probation Officer
under the Department of Justice lead by Chief
Probation Officer appointed by the American
Governor-General with the advice and
consent of the US Senate.
A. August 7, 1935
B. August 7, 1976
C. August 8, 1935
w e r : A
D. August 8, 1976 An s
Who among the following may be granted
conditional pardon?
A. A prisoner who is sixty five years old
B. A sick prisoners, certified as such by the
government physician
C. A prisoner who served as gatekeepers
D. A prisoners who returned to prison after he
broke his probation conditions
w e r : A
An s
This refers to the report submitted by the
probation and parole officer on infringements
committed by a parolee/pardonee of the
conditions of his release on parole or
conditional pardon while under supervision.
A. Infraction report
B. Progress report
C. Post sentence report
D. Summary report
w e r : A
An s
This refers to the concluding report
submitted by the probation and parole
officer on his supervision of a
parolee/pardonee as basis for the latter’s
final release and discharge.
A. Summary report
B. Infraction report
C. Progress report
D. Post sentence report
s w e rr: A
An
Which recommending authority wills the
president based the grants absolute
conditional pardon?
A. Board of pardon and parole
B. Bureau of corrections
C. Parole and probation administration
D. Department of justice
w e r : A
An s
Which of the following is NOT an objective in
the conduct of interview of probation
applicant?
A. To determine his annual income
B. To diagnose the applicants predicament
C. To determine how the person shall respond
to supervision
D. To collect information about the person
w e r : A
An s
Which agency shall issue the Certificate of
Final Release and Discharge of the
Parolee?
A. Board of pardons and parole
B. Bureau of corrections
C. Parole and probation administration
w e r : A
An s
The following are considered less grave offense of an
inmate while inside the jail, except one?
A. Selling of fellow inmate items not classified as
contraband
B. Forcing fellow inmate to render services to himself
and/or others
C. Exchanging uniform or wearing clothes other than
those issued to him for the purpose of
circumventing jail rules
D. Loitering or being in an unauthorized place
w e r : A
An s
Which of the following statement is considered
absolutely true?
A. GCTA once granted can be revoked if the inmate
violates prison rules.
B. GCTA cannot be revoked once granted
C. GCTA can be granted only after final service of
sentence
D. GCTA can be revoked anytime as the prison
director may wish at his
w e r : B
An s
What circumstances that an inmate who was
meted with Life Imprisonment will not be
granted GCTA?
A. While his sentence is finally adjudicated
B. While his sentence is on appeal
C. While already enjoying credits of his
sentence
D. None of the above
w e r : B
An s
For inmate be recognized and awarded for
special allowance for loyalty and enjoy at
least 1/5 deduction of his sentence, within
how many days should he return or gives
himself to the authority after evading sentence
for reason of catastrophe, conflagration or
explosion provided he doesn’t participated
therein.
A. 12 Hours B. 18 Hours
C. 36 Hours D. 48 Hours
w e r : D
An s
What is this operation conducted by the BJMP
where a prisoner maybe checked at any time.
His bedding, lockers and personal belongings
may also open at any time in his presence
whenever possible.
A. Operation greyhound
B. Operation galugad
C. Operation bakal
D. Operation shakedown
w e r : A
An s
He was one of the strongest advocates in
the movement in persuading congress to
close Alcatraz and place it with a new
maximum- security prison, eventually
successful in 1963 when it closed?
A. James V. Bennett
B. Evelyn RugglesBrise
C.Fred T. Wilkinson D. James Wilson
w e r : A
An s
FRED T. WILKINSON – the last warden of
Alcatraz Prison.
Return to the sender As one of the procedures
in censoring mails, in case of greeting cards
carefully examined but with feelers, what should
be done by the jail officers?
A. Taken for laboratory test
As one of the procedures in censoring mails, in case of greeting cards carefully examined but with feelers, what should be done by the jail officers?
Taken for laboratory test
Return to the sender
B. Return to the sender

Confiscate in favor of the jail officer on duty
Arrest the sender for interrogation
C. Confiscate in favor of the jail officer on duty

D. Arrest the sender for interrogation
w e r : A
An s
Which of these conditions can a prisoner be immediately
released provided he is not a recidivist or he had not been
previously convicted 3 or more times of any crime?
A. If he has been in jail for a period equal to or more than the
possible maximum term of punishment of the offense he
may be found guilty of
B. If he has been in jail for 60 days and the maximum
penalty for the offense he may be found guilty of is
destierro
C. If he has been in jail for 30 days and the maximum
penalty of the offense he may be found guilty of is prison
correctional
r : A
D. If he has been in jail for 3o days and the maximum
w e
An s
penalty of the offense he may be found guilty of is
reclusion Perpetua
This is a victim- centered response to crime that
provides opportunity for those directly
affected by the crime-the victim, the offender,
their families and the community-to be
directly involved in responding to the harm
caused by the crime. Its ultimate objectives is
to ‘REFURBISH’ the broken relationships
among stakeholders
A. Restorative justice B.Justice
C. Rehabilitative justice D.Utilitarianism
w e r : A
An s
This is one of the Key Citizen Rules in
correction which the custodian accesses
to important special institutions such as
employers, school administrators and
welfare directions
A. Gatekeepers of opportunity
B. Correction volunteer
C. Inmates
D. Social persuader
s w e r :A
A n
This is a harsh code that provides the same
punishment for both citizens and the slaves as
it incorporates primitive concepts. It is said
that the Greeks were the first society to allow
any citizen to prosecute the offender in the
name of the injured party.
A. Code of Draco B. The Burgundian Code
C. Justinian Code D. Code of King
Hammurabi
w e r : A
An s
This would allow extreme punishments such as
flogging or burning alive, offenders are
entitled to freedom from torture and
admission of guilt is admissible only when
there is a confirmatory testimony from at least
one witness.
A. Mosaic Law
B. Code of Draco
C. Nicodemeans Ethics
D. Burgundian Code
w e r : A
A n s
Burgundian Code
Introduced the concept of restitution. An offender had to pay
specified value in order not to undergo physical sufferings as
penalty.
An offender who cannot pay will be subjected to death

penalty. But this is applied only to the members of nobility
and middle classes.
Death penalty awaits slaves who committed murder, assaults

on noble or middle class women, and sexual relations with
noble or middle class women, and giving aid and comfort
to escape offenders among others.
This take charge of the job and educational
programs need for rehabilitations of inmates
by providing them job incentives so they can
earn and provide support for their families
while in jail
A. Work and education therapy services
B. Chaplaincy services
C. Guidance and counseling services
D. Socio-cultural services
w e r : A
An s
Mr. Danny is a prisoner who displays
an aggressive, violent and does not
cooperate with other inmates is
referred to as?
A. Tough
B. Bossey
C. Dupe
w e r : A
A n s
D. Interfering
Mr. Anton an inmate while in prison was
taught of a system on how to value his
life and how to deal with his co-inmates.
What system is being presented to him?
A. Milieu system
B. Auburn system
C. Pennsylvania system
w e r : A
D. Congregate system
An n s
Arrange the following according to the color of their
uniforms in the sequence herein indicated.
1. Detainee
2. Minimum Security
w e r : D
3. Medium Security
An s
4. Maximum Security
1. Tangerine 2. Blue 3. Brown 4. Gray
A. 1,2,3,4 B. 2,3,4,1
C. 3,4,2,1 D. 4,3,2,1
Mr. Tinanga died because of his own negligence; can
inmate Tinanga avail the privilege of pecuniary aid?
A. Yes, he is qualified to said benefits

B. No, because the cause of his death is uncertain;
C. Yes, because he was killed during his preventive
imprisonment;
D. No, because the cause of death of Tinanga is due to
his negligence
w e r : D
An s
Which of the following statement DOES NOT AGREE to
the basic principle of correction?
A. Seek to promote discipline and to secure the
reformation, and safe custody of inmates
B. Justice shall be applied partially to all concern
regardless of disposition in life.
C. Without discrimination on grounds of race, colors,
genders, language, religion or other opinion, nationality
or social origin, property, birth and or other status,
justice shall be applied impartially,.
D. Justice shall be enforced with firmness but tempered
with understanding.
w e r : B
An s
An insular prisoner shall be admitted in to the
facility after presentation of
Mittimus/Commitment Order that bears the
signature of a judge that bears the seal of the
court and attested by the clerk of court and
other pertinent documents necessary for his
admission.
A. RDC B. Prison
C. Penal Farm D. All of the above
w e r : A
An s
What is the modern concept of Penology?
A. Be educated in a formal schooling
B. Punished inside the correctional institution
C. Reformation of offenders in a form of cruel

punishment
D. Treated based on the treatment and
rehabilitation program.
w e r : D
An s
Which of the following are the functions of
correction?
A. Detection, Arrest and Safekeeping
B. Preliminary Investigation, Acts as counsel
and Rehabilitation
C. Safekeeping, Rehabilitation and Education
D. Final Adjudication, Issue warrant and
Custodial
w e r : C
An s
Refers to the institutional record of inmates
which consist of Mittimus Commitment order,
Prosecutor’s Information and the Decision of
the Trial courts inclusive of that of an
Appellate Courts.
A. Prison Record
B. Carpeta
C. Prisoners Record
D. Inmates Record
w e r : B
An s
These refers to information concerning an
inmate’s personal circumstances, such as the
offense committed, imposed sentence,
criminal case number in the trial, date of the
commencement of the service of sentence and
other analogous information.
A. Prison Record B. Carpeta
C. Prisoner’s record D. Inmate’s Record
w e r : A
An s
Ernesto Enriquez was admitted to the Reception
and Diagnostic Center for him to undergo
Physical Examination, Orientation of Prison
Rules and being interviewed by a counselor or
social worker that is conducted in private was
placed under quarantine for haw many days?
A. 5 days B. 10 days
C. 15 days D. 20 days
w e r : A
An s
Is a strategy by which the Parole and
Probation Administration may be able to
generate maximum citizen participation
or community involvement.
A. VPA
B. Probation officer
C. Board of Pardon and Parole
D. CPPO
w e r : A
An s
The very essence of a pardon is?
A. Act of grace
B. forgiveness or remission of guilt
C. Right
D. Granted by the president
w e r : B
An s
An order granting or denying probation
shall not be appleable, the statement is?
A. True
B. False
C. Maybe
D. None of these
w e r : A
An s
The power to pardon, which is a form of executive
clemency, is given to the President under
A. Section 19, Article VII of the Constitution
B. Section 18, Article VII of the Constitution
C. Section 17, Article VII of the Constitution
D. Section 20, Article VII of the Constitution
w e r : A
An s
What treatment will be applied to the data
gathered about the probation applicant?
A. Confidentially
B. Comprehensively
C. Prudently
D. Judiciously
w e r : A
An s
Pending submission of the investigation report and the
resolution of the petition, The defendant may be allowed on
______ under his bail filed in the criminal case; Provided,
that, in case where no bail was filed or that the defendant is
incapable of filing one, the court may allow the release of
the defendant on recognize to the custody of a responsible
member of the community who shall guarantee his
appearance whenever required by the court.
A. Permanent liberty
B. Temporary liberty
C. Commutation of sentence
D. Parole
w e r : B
An s
Volunteer Probation Aides may be
appointed by which of these
authorities?
A. Probation Administrator
B. Probation Officer
C. Provincial probation officer
D. City probation officer
w e r : A
An s
What certificate will be issued to the client after
the expiration of his maximum sentence as a
parolee?
A. Certificate of final release and discharge of
a parolee
B. Certificate of final release of a parolee
C. Certificate of discharge of a parolee
D. Certificate of final discharge of a parolee
w e r : A
An s
A drug user who is placed under probation
may be to serve his sentence by the court
if he?
A. Violates any of the conditions of his
probation
B. Becomes unruly and undisciplined
C. Commits another offense
D. He is 21 years old
w e r : A
An s
In determining whether an offender may be placed on
probation, the court shall consider all information
relative to the? EXCEPT-
A. character, antecedents,
B. environment,
C. mental and physical condition of the offender, and
D. available institutional and community resources.
E. Family income
w e r : E
An s
The term used for probation at the time
of its first demonstration.
A. Service of sentence
B. Court Service
C. Prison Service
D. Community Service
w e r : B
An s
Probation shall be denied if the court finds that:
except-
A. The offender is in need of correctional treatment to
an institution; or
B. there is undue risk that during the period of
probation the offender will commit another crime;
or
C. probation will depreciate the seriousness of the
offense committed
D. mental and physical condition of the offender are
good
w e r : D
An s
What does classical theory provides?
A. Criminal behavior is inherited and therefore could
be controlled by regulating the reproduction of
families
B. Criminal behavior is learned in interaction with
other persons in the process of communication
w e r D
C. Crime and delinquency are symptoms of social and
:
penalty disorders
An s
D. The basis for criminal liability is human free will
and the purpose of penalty is retribution
The Superintendent of the prison may authorize an inmate
to be taken out of prison in the following instances,
except one:
A. to appear in court or other government agency as
directed by the competent authority
B. for attending the need of his immediate family in the
hospital in the case of emergency
C. for medical examination/treatment or hospitalization in
an outside clinic or hospital
D. to view the remains of a deceased relative
w e r : B
An s
These are the objectives of the BJMP which one is not
included:
A. To improve the living conditions of the offenders
in accordance with the accepted standards set by
the United Nations.
B. To enhance rehabilitation and reformation of
offenders in preparation for their eventual
reintegration into the mainstream of society upon
their release.
C. To professionalize jail services.
D. None of these
w e r : D
An s
The following are the Rights of an Inmate,
except one…
A. to receive compensation for labor they
performs
B. to be credited with time allowances for good
conduct and loyalty
w e r : D
A n s
C. to send and receive mail matters
D. read books and other reading materials in the
library
Disqualified Offenders for probation, except-
A. Sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of
more than six years; convicted of any offense against the
security of the State;
B. who have previously been convicted by final judgment of
an offense punished by imprisonment of not less than one
month and one day and/or a fine of less than Two Hundred
Pesos;
C. d. Who have been once on probation under the
provisions of this Decree; and
w e r : E
D.
An s
(e) Who are already serving sentence at the time the
substantive provisions of this Decree became applicable
pursuant to Section 33 thereof
E. Sentenced to serve a maximum term of imprisonment of
not more than six years
The enactment of the first probation
law occurred in 1841.
A. United States of America
B. Massachusetts, USA
C. England
D. Philippines
w e r : B
An s
The purpose of _____ is to hasten a
country’s return to political normalcy by
putting behind it the animosities f the
past through a pardon that will open the
door to living normal lives for groups of
people.
A. Amnesty B. Probation
C. Commutation D. Parole
w e r : A
An s
 Which of these major rehabilitation programs
if it concerns on a self- help social learning
treatment model used in the rehabilitation of
drug offenders and other clients with
behavioral problems?
A. Therapeutic community
B. Volunteer probation aide ( vpa) program
C. Restorative justice
D. Quality living
w e r : A
An s
Which of these major rehabilitation program if
it concerns on a philosophy and a process
whereby stakeholders in a specific offense
resolve collectively how to deal with the
aftermath of the offense and its implications
for the future?
A. Restorative justice
B. Therapeutic community
C. Quality living
w e r : A
D. Volunteer probation aide n s
Aprogram
Which these major rehabilitation program if it
concerns on a strategy by which the Parole
and probation Administration may be able to
generate maximum citizen participation or
community involvement?
A. Volunteer probation aide program
B. Therapeutic community
C. Restorative justice
D. Quality living
w e r : A
An s
Which from among the following that
distinguish probation from parole?
A. The former is a matter of privilege while the
latter is a matter of right.
B. The latter is a matter of right while the
former is a matter of privilege.
C. One requires service of sentence
D. No visible distinction as they are all a
matter of privilege and no a right.
w e r : C
An s
Mr. Fuentes was granted of the
diminution of the duration of his
prison sentence. What was being
granted to him?
A. commutation of sentence
B. parole
C. probation
D. conditional pardon
w e r : A
A n s
When the PNP SAF took over the security at
maximum security, the drug trade was simply
transferred to which area of the New Bilibid Prison
where it is extremely convenient for the drug lords
to sell “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride”
A. Camp Sampaguita
B. Camp BukangLiwayway
C. Reception and Diognostic Center
D. Correctional Institution for women
w e r : A
An s
Which high-profile inmate at the New
Bilibid Prison died on September 28,
2016 after a “riot” erupted between
inmates?
A. Tony Co
B. Peter Co
C. Vicente Sy
D. Jaybe Sebastian
w e r : A
An s
Which high profile inmate luxury kubol in
the New Bilibid Prison has an
entertainment area when a punching bag
and a bed where found?
A. Jaybee Sebestian
B. MelchorOng
C. Peter Co
D. Herbert Colangco
w e r : A
An s
Which of the high profile inmate name
Wu Tuan has an alias of;
A. Ampang
B. Jaguar
C. Lola
D. Peter Co
w e r : D
An s
Mr. Lintongan was convicted of the crime of
murder. After 10 days from the promulgation
of the sentence, he escaped from his place of
confinement. He is:
A. liable for evasion of service of sentence
B. Evasion through negligence
C. Delivering prisoners from jail
D. All of these
w e r : A
An s
A private person who, in 1669, established a
workhouse in Hamburg at his own expense because
he had observed that thieves and prostitutes were
made worse instead by better by the pillory and he
hoped that they might be improved by work and
religious instruction in the workhouse. He is:
A. Peter Rentzel
B. Matthew Devenport Hill
C. Alexander Rice
D. Edward Savage
w e r : A
An s
This is a procedure, which permits a jail
prisoner to pursue his normal job during
the week and return to the jail to serve his
sentence during the weekend or non-
working hours.
A. Delayed sentence
B. Parole
C. Probation w e r : A
A n s
D. Commutation of sentence
The first international organization to achieve
international cooperation with respect to the
prevention of crime and the treatment of
offenders on 1875 is
A. International Penal and Penitentiary
Commission
B. International Penal
C. Penitentiary Commission
D. None of these
w e r : A
An s
Dian was convicted and sentenced by the court to a prison
term of prison correctional. If she will apply for
probation, will the court grant her petition?
A. Yes, because her sentence is less than six (6) years
B. No, because her sentence is more than six (6) years
and one (1) day
C. No, because her sentence is more than six (6) years
and one (1) day
D. Yes, because her sentence is three (3) years and one
(1) day
w e r : A
An s
The supervision and visitation of the probationer and
taken care of the Probation Officer and Volunteer
Probation Aides while the control over the
probationer and probation program is exercised
whom?
A. The court who placed him on probation
B. The chief of police of the place where he/she
resides
D. Secretary of justice
w e r : A
An s
Mr. Fred is a law-abiding individual, because he
is experiencing a great pressure he resorted to
the commission of crime. In this scenario
which theory is being stressed out?
A. Strain theory
B. Differential association theory
C. Social learning theory
D. Psychoanalytical theory
w e r : A
An s
Marty Benta, a leader of SeldaTres tortured
a prisoner because he want that the latter
to join in their religious activityand to be
part of their brotherhood. What do you
call the act of Marty?
A. Proselytizing
B. Fraternization
C. Initiation
r : A
D. Inducement
An swe
Aside from regular GCTA how many days shall
be entitled for an inmate classified as
colonist?
A. 3 days for each calendar month
B. 4 days for each calendar month
C. 5 days for each calendar month
D. 6 days for each calendar month
w e r : C
An s
For how many days shall the application to view remains
of a deceased relative be filed with the Superintendent?
A. One day before the enjoyment of the privilege sought
B. Two days before the enjoyment of the privilege sought
C. One week before the enjoyment of the privilege sought
D. Three days before the enjoyment of the privilege
sought
w e r : B
An s
In case an inmates were allowed to enjoy
privilege to view the remains of deceased
relative for how many hours shall he be
allowed to stay there at?
A. More or less 3 hours
B. More or less 5 hours
C. More or less 6 hours
D. More or less 12 hours
w e r : A
An s
Who may grant Good Conduct Time
Allowance?
A. Prison Superintendent
B. Prison Director
C. Prison manager
D. Prison Supervisor
w e r : B
An s
In case an inmate was able to serve a continuous
service of sentence for two years with good
behavior, how many days shall be deducted from
his sentence?
A. 3 days for each month of good behavior
B. 4 days for each month of good behavior
C. 5 days for each month of good behavior
D. 8 days of each month of good behavior
w e r : C
An s
If an inmate enjoys a 15 days deduction for each month of good behavior, how many years does he serve sentence?
A. First two years in the service of sentence
During the 6th to 10th year of imprisonment how many

B. Third to 5th year in the service of sentence
C. 6th to 10th year in the service of sentence
D. 11th to subsequent number of years in the service of sentence
days shall an inmate is allowed deductions as

GCTA?
A. 5 days for each month of good behavior
B. 8days for each month of good behavior
C. 10 days for each month of good behavior
D. 15 days of each month of good behavior
w e r : C
An s
If an inmate enjoys a 15 days deduction for each month of
good behavior, how many years does he serve
sentence?
A. First two years in the service of sentence
B. Third to 5th year in the service of sentence
C. 6th to 10th year in the service of sentence
D. 11th to subsequent number of years in the service of
sentence
w e r : D
An s
Can a detainee be granted GCTA?
A. Yes if he qualifies the number of years
B. No because he is not a convicted prisoner
C. No because GCTA is only for sentenced
prisoner only
D. Yes provided he voluntarily offered into
writing that he will be treated as such
sentence prisoner.
w e r : D
An s
German conception requested for transfer
to other facilities of the Bucor for him to
stay closer to his family as part of his
rehabilitation. Who may recommend for
his transfer?
A. Prison Superintendent
B. President
w e r : A
C. Prison Director A n s
D. Secretary of Justice
Mr. Suriaga is an applicant who was granted probation
and was directed to report to the assigned Probation
Officer for interview; within how many days should he
appear to the probation office for the said interview?
A. Within thirty-six (36) hours from receipt of probation
order
B. Within five (5) working days from receipt of probation
order
C. Within seventy-two (72) hours from his receipt of the
probation order
D. Within twenty-four from receipt of probation order
w e r : C
An s
Mr. Dian had already compiled all the necessary
conditions for him to be released as a parolee.
Which agency will issue his certificate of
Final Release and Discharge of a parolee?
A. Board of Pardons and Parole
B. Bureau of Correction
C. Parole and Probation Administration
w e r : A
An s
What is the reference for computing GCTA
credits?
A. Calendar month and year
B. Calendar month and year and the
commencement of service of sentence
C. Calendar month and year and time serve
w e r : C
An s
What government agency that
supervises the administration and
operation of the Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology?
A. DOJ B. DILG
C. DND D. All of the above
w e r : B
An s
Pardon is exercised when the person
is_______________.
A. Already convicted
B. Not yet convicted
C. About to be convicted
D. Serve the sentence
w e r : A
An s
Petition for request for pardon is processed
by-
A. Board of pardons and Parole
B. Director of Prisons
C. Judge that sentenced prisoner
D. Pre-Parole and pardon Committee
w e r : A
An s
Refers to the term of imprisonment with no
definite duration w/in a prescribed
maximum.
A. Amnesty
B. Indeterminate sentence
C. Parole
D. Probation
w e r : B
An s
The formulation of which are not laws but
codes where on a practical basis, personal
retribution by the victim was still the
dominant methods of control.
A. Lex Taliones
B. Law of society
C. Law of Retaliation
D. Both A and C
w e r : D
An s
The infamous gulag prison in Germany was the
place where thousands of Jews were
slaughtered during the reign of Adolf Hitler.
A. Gulag of Russia
B. Gulag Prison of Aleksandr Solzhenisyn
C. Gulag of Germany
D. The gulag of Banaue
w e r : B
An s
What Gulag term stands for in Igorot
tribes?
A. A place of confinement
B. A place where refuse is dumped
C. A garbage heap usually found in the
mountain creek or a crevice
D. Both b and c
w e r : D
An s
The following are the function of Reception and
Diagnostic Center
a. convicts committed to the BUCOR for confinement
are brought before the admission and Reception and
Diagnostic Center.
b. Inmates accepted by the RDC will be studied and
classified
c. Its purpose is the formulation of an individual
treatment program designed to achieve the most
successful rehabilitation
d. All of these
w e r : D
An s
Reception and Diagnostic Center
RDC can be found in The Bilibid prison and all penal
farms. Inmates accepted by the RDC will be studied and
classified, the purpose of which is the formulation of an
individualized treatment program designed to achieve the
most successful rehabilitation for 60 days.
Sentenced prisoners slapped with the death penalty are

not eligible for admission and classification at the RDC.
The Supreme Court brings them directly to the death row
where they will await automatic review of their case.
The RDC is Divided into two parts:
 Quarantine period
 Psychiatric, Sociological, Psychological, Educational,
Vocational, and Religious Examination
Quarantine Period
 Upon admission, the inmate will be put in

quarantine in a designated cell at the RDC for a
period of five days during which he shall be
administered the physical and mental
examination to determine fitness.
 Those found to have infectious diseases and if
sick, are brought to the New Bilibid prison
hospital for medical treatment.
Psychiatric, Sociological, Psychological,
Educational, Vocational, and Religious
Examination
 After the quarantine period, the inmate shall remain
in the Reception and Diagnostic Center for the
period of fifty five (55) days where shall undergo
psychiatric, psychological, sociological, vocational,
educational, religious and other examination.
 The result of the said examination shall be the basis
for the inmate individualize treatment program.
Is medical examination, hospitalization outside prison facility
and viewing the remains of decease relatives allowed?
a. Yes, upon the approval of the Secretary of Justice, the
Superintendent may allow an inmate to go out of prison for
medical examination, treatment or hospitalization in an outside
medical clinic or hospital or to view the remains of deceased
relative. The inmate allowed to view the remains of deceased
relative should have a minimum or medium security
classification
b. Yes, upon the approval of the Prison DIrector, the
Superintendent may allow an inmate to go out of prison for
medical examination, treatment or hospitalization in an outside
medical clinic or hospital or to view the remains of deceased
relative. The inmate allowed to view the remains of deceased
e r : A
relative should have a minimum or medium security
w
classification
An s
C. Both A& B D. None of these
Who are disease relatives the inmates maybe allowed
to view the remains?
 wife or husband ( marriage certificate required)
 Child ( Birth certificate of the child and marriage
contract of inmate)
 Brother/Sister (birth certificate of brother/sister and
birth certificate of the inmate)
 parents ( birth certificate of inmate
 Grandchildren (birth certificate of grand child and
his/her parent related to the deceased); and
 Grandparents (birth certificate of the inmate and his/her
parent related to the deceased)
The privilege may be allowed only if the
remains is within 30 kilometers radius by road
from the confinement facility and the actual
stay distance is more than 30 kilometers, the
privilege may still be extended if the inmate
can leave and return to his prison during the
same daylight hours of the same day. The
visiting inmate shall not be allowed to passed
any other place in transit, Or to join the
funeral.
Are inmates allowed to bring their own personal
belongings?
a. No he is not allowed
b. Yes, usually upon admission, the inmate will be issued
two regulation uniforms, two t-shirt, one pair of
slippers, a blanket, mat, pillow with case, mosquito and
one mess set kit. But this depends on the availability of
Supply
c. It depends upon the discretion of the warden
d. yes, If he intents to bring his own personal belongings,
he is allowed provided that the volume of his
w e r : B
possessions he will bring in will compromise safety
An s
and the situation of his fellow inmates.
Is tasked to classify inmate as to
security status and for privileges
entitlement
a. classification board
b. custodial board
c. disciplinary board
d. segregation board
w e r : A
An s
What are the procedures in accepting inmates?
A. Upon admission in the designated cell at the RDC for a
minimum of five days during which he shall be administered
the following:
B. Physical and Mental examination to determine fitness. (those
found to have infectious decease and if sick, are brought to
the NBP hospital for medical treatment.)
C. Orientation on prison rules that must be observed by the
inmates; and Private interview by a counselor, social worker,
psychologist or whoever is available
D. Within two months upon admission at the RDC, the inmate
will undergo various test that will serve as the basis for his
individual treatment program
w e r : E
E. All of these
An s
Composition of the Classification Board:
EXCEPT
A. Chairman- Penal Superintendent
B. Vice-chairman-Chief, RDC
C. Medical Officer/ Chief Education
Section
D. Agro-industrial Section/ Chief Overseer
E. None of these
w e r : E
An s
Are couple inmates allowed to stay together in serving
their sentence?
A. No, Husband and wife inmates may not serve their
sentence together in a prison
B. Yes, Husband and wife inmates may serve their
sentence together in a prison and penal farm as soon as
both as classified as colonists
C. Yes, Husband and wife inmates may serve their
both as classified as detainee
d. No, Husband and wife inmates may not serve their
w e r : B
both as classified as detainee
An s
Produce the inmates under proper guards, to the
prosecutors office, courts, tribunal and judicial bodies
or authority upon proper summon. It is also tasked with
the transfer of prisoners to the national penitentiaries
on proper court orders or authority. In certain cases it
also executes punishment order for persons from court
A. Escort Section
B. Subpoena section
C. Security Platoon
D. Admitting and releasing unit
w e r : A
An s
This is a part of the security platoon. It is tasked
with receiving of person committed to jail and
the proper release of prisoners who have
served prison sentenced or are on orders of
complaints court and authority.
A. Escort Section
B. Subpoena section
C. Security Platoon
w e r : D
A n s
Receives, distributes, and or serves subpoena, notices,
orders summons and other court processes, directed
to inmates confined in jails. It also makes a
compilation of all subpoenas submitting them to the
court section for the prompt delivery of prisoners to
court.
A. Escort Section
B. Subpoena section
C. Security Platoon
w e r : B
An s
There are three working platoon shifts, which shall be
responsible for the overall security of the jail compound;
sees to it that all gates , guards post and towers are properly
guarded and that the inmates do not escape it is responsible
for the proper system of security and court procedure of
inmates in confinement and the searching of all personnel
and visitors catering the jail compound to check and
prevent the smuggling of contraband.
A. Escort Section
B. Subpoena section
C. Security Platoon
w e r : C
D. Admitting and releasing unit An s
How Insane inmates or inmate with mental defect are
treated?
A. Inmates who are confirmed to be insane maybe also be
transferred to a mental hospital upon recommendation of the
Chief BJMP and approved by the Director of Corrections
B. Inmates who are confirmed to be insane maybe also be
Superintendent and approved by the Director of Corrections
C. Inmates who are confirmed to be insane maybe also be
Chief BJMP and approved by the President
D. Inmates who are confirmed to be insane maybe also be
w e r : B
s
Superintendent and approved by the DOJ Secretary
An
The following are the guidelines for transfer of
inmates to Prison and Penal Farms; except-
A. On the recommendation of the Classification
Board and Director of Corrections may allow the
transfer of an ineligible inmates to prison and
penal farms if;
B. Physically and Psychologically fit for the
rehabilitation program in the colony; and
C. Such assignment is therapeutically beneficial to the
inmate.
D. None of these
w e r : D
An s
The following are discipline applied to inmates?
Except-
A. Discipline as define is an essential characteristic of a
well-adjusted person
B. Discipline in prison should be firm to ensure good
order
C. Objectively handled and sanctions executed with
firmness and justice
D. Due process must be observe before decision is come-
up
E. None of these
w e r : E
An s
Can the Superintendent lessen or suspend the
punishment imposed by the Board of Discipline?
A. Yes, the superintendent may lessen or suspend the
punishment imposed by the board of Discipline if the
inmates conduct justifies it and this is the inmate’s first
time that he or she is subjected to disciplinary measure
B. No, the superintendent could not lessen or suspend
the punishment imposed by the board of Discipline
C. No, the superintendent may lessen or suspend the
punishment imposed by the board of Discipline
D. NONE OF THESE
w e r : A
An s
Are instruments of restraints such as handcuffs and
strait jacket allowed to be used on inmates?
A. Instrument of restraint shall not be used as punishment
except to prevent an inmate from harming himself or
others from destroying property
B. Yes, instrument of restraint shall be allowed to use
C. Yes, Instrument of restraint shall not be used as
punishment for those in incorrigible and chronic
trouble maker
D. None of these
w e r : A
An s
How pregnant inmates are imposed discipline?
A. A Pregnant inmates or if she is nursing a child shall
not be subjected to disciplinary measures if it will
adversely affect her unborn or nursing child
B. A Pregnant inmates or if she is nursing a child shall be
subjected to disciplinary measures at all times, no one
are exempted
C. A pregnant inmates is allowed to leave the
confinement facilities anytime
D. A and C are correct
w e r : A
An s
What do you mean by Rehabilitation and Treatment
programs?
A. Undertake rehabilitation and treatment programs to help
an inmate lead a responsible, law abiding, and productive
life upon release.
B. Shall focus on providing services that will encourage and
enhance the inmate’s self respect self confidence, personal
dignity and sense of responsibility
C. Supervises inmates and detainees
D. Take good care of inmates and detainees
w e r : B
An s
Bureau of Correction
 The Bureau of Correction undertake
rehabilitation and treatment programs to
help an inmate lead a responsible, law
abiding, and productive life upon release.
Guidelines in the Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs of
Female inmates EXCEPT-
A. In the correctional Institution for Women, there shall be
special accommodation for pregnant inmates. Whenever
practicable, however arrangements shall be made for the
inmate to give birth in the hospital outside prison.
B. An infant born to an inmate mother may be allowed to stay
with the mother for not more than one year after which, if
the mother fails to place the child in a home of her own, the
superintendent shall make arrangements with the DSWD or
any other social welfare agency for the infants care.
w e r : D
C. As far as practicable, the CIW shall have a nursery staffed
by qualified personnel.
D. NONE OF THESE
An s
Medical and mental health needs of inmates;
EXCEPT-
A. The prison medical officer shall visit all sick inmates
daily and attend to their ailment.
B. He shall report to the Superintendent whenever he
considers than an inmate’s mental or physical health
has been or will be injuriously affected by continued
imprisonment or by any condition of confinement.
C. Whenever an inmate is critically ill or dies, the prison
medical officer shall report the matter to the
Superintendent who in turn notifies the inmate’s
w e r D
family by the fastest means of communication
:
available.
An s
D. NONE OF THESE
An inmate who needs medical treatment or medical
examination not available at the prison hospital may
request outside medical facility for the needed
examination, treatment or hospitalization. The
expenses, however, shall be Bourne by the inmate and
during the referral a member of the prison medical staff
shall accompany him.
In the case of an NBP or CIW inmate the Director of

Corrections shall forward the request for outside
medical request. Unless absolutely necessary, referrals
should be to a government facility. Private medical
facilities will be allowed only when no government
facility is practically available.
The following are the rehabilitation
services provided for the inmates in jails?
EXCEPT-
A. Rehabilitation Services
B. Treatment program
C. Basic Needs of prisoners/inmates
D. Health Services
E. NONE OF THESE
w e r : E
An s
The treatment program of inmates shall focused on
the provisions services designed to encourage them
to return to the fold of justice and enhance their
self-respect, dignity and sense of responsibility as
follows: except
A. provisions for basic needs of inmates;
B. medical and dental services;
C. Educational; and skills training;
D. religious service, guidance and counseling
services.
None of these
E.
w e r : E
An s
The noted oldest prison in the Philippines.
Although almost all seat of Spanish
Government throughout the country has its
jail and prison, but the most-known is the
_______, where political prisoner are placed.
A. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
B. NBP
C. CIW
r : D
D. FORT SANTIAGO
An s swe
The following are procedures in the
classification of inmates/prisoners? Except-
A. DIAGNOSIS
B. TREATMENT
C. EXECUTION OF TREATMENT
PROGRAMS
D. RE-CLASSIFICATION
E. Classification
w e r : E
An s
There are four separated but coordinated procedures of
classification for inmates first, the DIAGNOSIS, The
prisoners case history is taken and has personally
studied. Through examinations and observation, the
Reception and Diagnostic Center staff determines the
nature and extent of the person criminality and the
extent to which he may be rehabilitated.
Second, TREATMENT, this also performed by the

centers staff consist in the formulation of a tentative
treatment program best suited to the needs and interest
of an individual prisoner, based on their findings. Both
diagnosis and treatment planning take place in the
reception center.
Third, EXECUTION OF TREATMENT PROGRAMS,
this consist in the application of the treatment program
and policies by classification committee.
Fourth RE-CLASSIFICATION, the classification
program is kept current with the inmates needs and
with the new analysis, based on any information not
available at the time of initial classification committee
meeting of the inmates case, with continues from time
to time of first classification until the inmate is
released.
In prison the procedure in admitting
inmates are as follows;
A. Receiving Prisoner
B. Checking Commitment Paper
C. Establishing Identity of Prisoner
D. Searching the Prisoner
E. All of these
w e r : E
An s
The orientation procedure takes place the first few days in
the center which consist of; except
A. Giving the prisoner booklet of rules and regulation, or
if not available, explaining the rule to them.
B. Conducting a group meeting with the members of the
center’s staff to explain the purpose of the treatment
programs.
C. Holding session with the member of the center’s staff
to explain the purpose of the RDC and what the
inmates should do in order to profit them from
experience.
D. None of these
w e r : D
An s
A regular scheduled activity which prisoners
undergo after quarantine and orientation
stages day in the center and include the
following: except
A. Work programs and Educational Program
B. Vocational Program
C. Physical Training and Recreation
D. None of these
w e r : D
An s
What is meant by staff conference?
A. This is also called the guidance or case conference
where the prisoners after undergoing all the test,
interviews and examinations appeared before the
Centers staff Conference to plan out which his
tentative program of treatment and training.
B. After every member of the staff has given a report
body votes on what program of activities the prisoners
should undergo including institutional training,
recreational, religious program, medical and etc…
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
w e r : C
An s
Is a written report submitted by the center’s staff
regarding their findings on the prisoner’s as
complied, which becomes the nucleus of the
cumulative case history of the prisoners.
A. admission summary
B. mittimus report
C. carpeta report
D. PSIR report
w e r : A
An s
What is the use of the Admission summary?
A. It is used by the classification committee as a guide in
carrying out the rehabilitation program of the prisoner
in the operating institution
B. It is used by the Parole office as guide in parole
program planning and parole supervision
C. A and B
D. None of these
w e r : C
An s
Are prisoners required to work?
A. No, violation of its right
B. Yes, on Sundays and holidays
C. Yes, convicted able-bodied prisoners may be required
to work at least eight hours a day on worthwhile and
or government projects, except on Sundays and
holidays. However in the interest of the service, they
may be fully compensated for the service rendered.
D. No, convicted able-bodied prisoners may be required
to work at least eight hours a day on worthwhile and
or government projects, except on Sundays and
w e r : C
holidays. However in the interest of the service, they
An s
may be fully compensated for the service rendered.
Is there a guideline for work services for prisoners?
A. Yes, a detention prisoners shall not be require to work, but
he can be required to clean his cell or the jail area and
perform such other labor as may be necessary for hygienic
and sanitary reasons.
B. However, should he signed a detainee’s Manifestation under
RA 6127; he shall be required to work and treated like any
sentenced prisoner.
C. a female prisoner shall be assigned to work on jobs suitable
for her age and physical condition.
D. Any prisoner over sixty years of ages may be excluded from
hard work and assigned to less strenuous details.
E. All of these
w e r : E
An s
Counseling it is a relationship in which one endeavors to
help another understand and solve his problem of
adjustment. Counseling implies mutual consent and is
used in working with offenders, encompasses the
personal and group relationship undertaken by the staff.
Its goals are as follows;
A. Immediate solution of specific personal problem
B. Solving immediately family and other personal
relationships
C. Explore carefully long ranges problem of social
adjustment and assisting the individual towards
acceptable solution.
w e r : D
D. All of these
An s
The following are the factors to be
considered in diversification? Except-
A. Religion
B. Sex
C. Medical and mental condition
D. Degree of custody
E. Ages
w e r : A
An s
Clinical Services Aims: EXCEPT-
A. Discovering the cause of individual mal-adjustment
B. Applying psychiatrist techniques with offenders
towards effecting improved behavior
C. Offering guidance and support to another staff
members in their management of offender.
D. It consists of working with one individual at one time,
which include professional services rendered by the
professionally trained personnel in the description and
social treatment.
w e r : D
An s
What is meant by case work?
 Correctional work consists of working with one
individual at one time, which include professional
services rendered by the professionally trained
personnel in the description and social treatment.
What are clinical services?
 Clinical services provide the more intensive diagnostic
and treatment activities, which generally include the
function of psychiatrist, psychologist, social workers,
and particularly to offenders with deep seated
emotional problems.
When will the court deny application for
probation of a petitioner?
a. Petitioner is a foreigner
b. Petitioner is a drug dependant
c. Petitioner violates the condition
d. Petitioner can be treated well in an
institution
w e r : D
An s
Generally, Members of the society who are law
abiding citizens were deterred from committing any
violations of the Revised Penal Code and other Penal
Laws because _______.
A. They are afraid of the Policeman or other law
enforcement agents.
B. They are afraid of the consequences of becoming
an inmates
w e r : D
An s
C. They are afraid of the existence of the correctional
facilities
D. They are afraid of the existence of the law that
provides for a punishment
Juan dela Cruz was sentenced to suffer
imprisonment of 4 years two months and
one day to its maximum period of six
years for the crime he has committed. Is
he qualified to apply for probation?
A. Yes he is qualified to apply for
probation
B. Absolutely Yes
C. No not necessary
w e r : B
D. Absolutely No An s
What if on the situation mentioned on the number
one, the subject decided to file an appeal in Court
of Appeal. Is he qualified for the grant of
Probation?
A. No because the subject did never waived his
right for an appeal.
B. No because he is not satisfied of the decision of
the lower court not favorable in his merit
C. Not qualified at all
w e r : A
An
imposed is six years and less
s
D. Yes probation can be granted as the penalty
The output of the court can be finally
executed as an input to the weakest pillar of
the criminaljustice system by mean of
______.
A. By the issuance of the sentence mittimus
or commitment order after conviction
B. By the arrest of person held under
investigation
C. By the result of the conduct of the
preliminary investigation pursuant to PD 911
we
D. Any of the foregoing instances
w r : A
A n s
The following are the factors to be considered
by the judge in deciding as to whether or not to
grant probation to the petitioner. EXCEPT
A. Recommendations of the Probation Officer
reflected on the PSIR
B. The behavior of the petitioner within the
community he belongs
C. The risk involved if petitioner be allowed to
be in the community for reason of his behavior
D. No exception
w e r : D
A n s
Can a person convicted of a crime charged against
him for less than six years of imprisonment be
denied for the grant of probation?
A. No because Presidential Decree 968 provides
this right to the convict whose sentence is below
six years
B. No because probation is a matter of right
w e r : D
An s
C. Yes because probation is only a matter of right
D. Yes because probation is only a matter of
privilege
When will you close a probation
case?
a. When the probationer absconds
the place
b. When he incurred violations
c. When there is recommendation
for revocation
d. When the termination order is
approved
s w e r :D
:
A n
The desk officer upon commitment of an
inmate shall
A. Check the credential of the person
bringing the inmate to determine his or her
identity and authority
B. Examine the arrest report and the
authenticity of the commitment order
C. Take all the cash and other personal
w e r : D
property of the inmate An s
D. All of these
Under PD 603, should a juvenile
offender become incorrigible during
his reformation period; he is brought to
the court for____.
a. Release
b. Probation
c. Pronouncement of judgment
d. Pardon
w e r : C
A n s
The following are disqualified for the grant of
probation except:
A. Those who are sentenced to serve a maximum
term of imprisonment of more than 6 years;
B. Those who are convicted of subversions or
offense against the National Security of State or
the Public Order.
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C. Those who have been once on probation
w : D
s
AnProbation Law
under the provisions of Adult
D. Those who has been sentenced of a prison
term of six years and below
On the basis of the findings of the investigation
conducted by the Probation Officer, the Judge will
not grant probation on the following circumstances,
except:
A. The offender is in need of correctional treatment
that can be provided most effectively by his
commitment to an institution.
B. There is undue risk that during the period of
probation the offender will commit another crime.
w e r : D
C. Probation will depreciate the seriousness of the
offense. An s
D. No Exception
One of the objectives of Probation is not
to promote the correction and
rehabilitation of an offender by providing
him with “individualized treatment”
under the guidance of a trained Probation
officer. This statement is:
A. Absolutely correct
B. Absolutely incorrect
C. Doubtful B
s w e r :
D. Confusing An
If you were convicted of a crime for a
penalty of not greater than six years,
where are you going to apply your
petition for the grant of Probation?
A. The Probation and Parole Board
B. The Court that decided your case
where conviction is the judgment
C. In the Court of Appeal
D. To the Office of the President of B the
s w e r :
A
Republic of the Philippinesn
Who from among the following are
disqualified to apply for the grant of
probation?
A. Those sentenced with a penalty of not
more than six years
B. Those sentenced with a penalty of six
years and less but filed for an appeal in the
Court of Appeal
C. Those sentenced with a penalty of more
than six years
w e r : D
D. Both B and C An s
If you have appealed your case to the Court of
Appeal and filed your petition for the grant of
probation, what will happen to the case that you
have appealed before the second level of courts?
A. The CA may continue the review of the case
pending on appeal
B. The appeal is considered withdrawn
automatically
C. The CA may find solution to the case in
relation to the case appealed therein
w e r : B
An n s
Juan Dela Cruz after promulgation of his case by the
Regional trial Court was meted with a penalty of 5 years
and one day to six years of imprisonment who within 15
days from the date of promulgation filed his appeal with
the court of appeal for not satisfied with the judgment of
the lower court. Can he be granted probation once he
applied?
A. No because the decision of the RTC is not final and
executory.
B. No because he filed for an appeal
C. No because he doesn’t waived his right for an appeal
w e r C
D. Yes because he met the qualification to apply for
:
probation.
An s
In deciding whether an offender should
be sentenced to probation, a judge
considers the following, EXCEPT:
A. Statute recommendations
B. Structured sentencing guidelines
C. Recommendations from the
prosecuting and defense attorneys
D. No exception
w e r : D
An s
The following is not a right of an
inmate, except:
A.Read books and other reading
materials in the library
B. Received gifts and prepared food
from visitors subject to inspection
C. To send and receive mail matters
D. Smoke cigar or cigarettes except in
prohibited places.
s w e r: C
An
Rights and Privilege of Inmates
Rights of Inmates – An inmate shall have the following basic
rights:
1. To receive compensation for labor they perform.
2. To be credited with time allowance for good conduct and
loyalty.
3. To send and receive mail matters
4. To practice their religion or observe their faith.
5. To receive authorize visitor.
6. To ventilate their grievances through proper channels
7. To receive death benefits and pecuniary aid for injuries.
Privileges of Inmates – The following privileges shall also be
extended to an inmate:
1. Attend or participate in any entertainment or athletic
activity within the prison reservation.
2. Read books and other reading materials in the library.
3. Smoke cigar and cigarettes, except in prohibited places
4. Participate in civic, religious and other activities authorize
by prison authorities.
5. Receive gifts and prepared food from visitors subject to
inspection.
Rights of Detainee – A detainee may, aside
from the rights and privileges enjoyed by a
convicted, shall have the following additional
rights:
1. To wear civilian clothes.

2. To grow his hair in his customary style.
A writ issued by the court ordering
the confinement of person so
named in the penal institution.
A. Mittimus
B. Prison record
C.Commitment order
D. Carpeta
w e r : C
An s
What is a mittimus?
A warrant issued by a court
bearing the seal and signature of a
judge directing a jail or prison
authorities to receive inmates for
custody/ service of sentence.
The following are the purposes of
probation, except:
A.Promote the correction and
rehabilitation of an offender by
providing him with individualized
treatment.
B.Provide an opportunity for the
reformation of a penitent offender.
C.Prevent omission of offense.
e r : D
D.None of these
An sw
Which of the following is true?
A. Arrival report is a report made within 15
working days from the date when the parolee
reported for supervision.
B. Progress report is when a parolee commits
another offense during supervision and in which
the case is not yet decided by the court
C. Infraction report is when a parolee committed
any violation while on parole.
D. Summary report is made after the expiration of
w e r : C
An
the maximum sentence of paroles
Confinement of prisoners in a
single cell at night and
congregate work in shop during
the day.
A.Elmira Reformatory
B.Walnut Street Prison
C. Pennsylvania Prison
D. Auburn Prison
w e r : D
A n s
Anything which is prohibited
under rules and regulations, such
as jewelry, deadly weapons and
dangerous drugs.
A.Illegal
B. contraband
C.Prohibited
D. any of the aforementioned
w e r : B
An s
It is an alternatives to imprisonment or
incarceration, designed to supervise
convicted offenders in lieu of
incarceration, either by city, county,
state or federal authority.
A. Community-based correction
B. Institutional correction
C. Non-institutional correction
D. Both a and c
w e e r : D
An s
Those persons who are sentenced
to serve a prison term of over
three years or to pay a fine of more
than One Thousand Pesos (1,000
Php) or both.
A. Insular prisoners
B. City prisoners
C. Municipal prisoners
w e r : A
D. National prisoners
A An s
Classification of Sentenced Prisoner
1. Insular or National Prisoners
-Those sentenced to suffer an imprisonment from
three (3) years and one (1) day to life
imprisonment or more than one thousand pesos (P
100,000.00) fine or both.
-Those sentenced to suffer of imprisonment above but
appealed the judgment and unable to file a bond for
their temporary liberty.
- Those sentenced with Death Penalty
2. Provincial prisoners
Those sentenced to suffer an imprisonment six (6)
months and one (1) day to three (3) years of fine of
not more One Thousand pesos (1, 000. 00) or both
fine and imprisonment.
Those detained therein waiting for preliminary
investigation of their cases cognizable by the Regional
trial Court.
3. City Prisoners
Those sentenced to suffer a term of Imprisonment
from One (1) day to three years or fine of not
more than One Thousand (1, 000. 00) pesos or both
fine and imprisonment.
Those detained therein whose cases are filed with
the Municipal Trial Courts in cities.
Those detained therein whose cases are under
preliminary investigation cognizable by the
Regional Trial Courts.
4. Municipal Prisoners
Those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment

from one (1) day to six (6) months.
Those detained therein whose cases are filed with
the Municipal Trial Court.
It is a continuing state of good order
and behavior. In prison, it includes
the maintenance of good standards of
work, sanitation, safety, education,
personal health and recreation.
A.Preventive discipline
B. Control discipline
C. Prison discipline
D. All of these
s w e r: C
An
Institution for the confinement of
untried prisoners and sentence
prisoners serving imprisonment not
more than three years.
A.Prison C. detention cell
B. Penal farm D. jails
w e r : D
An s
It is a general pardon extended to
group of persons, usually for
political offenders, by Executive
Clemency with the concurrence of
Congress.
A. Absolute Pardon
B. amnesty
C. Reprieve
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D. commutation of sentence r : B
A ns w
The Father of Probation in
England.
A.Matthew Davenport Hill
B. John Augustus
C. Teodulo Natividad
D. Edward Savage
w e r : A
An s
It is considered as “prison without
walls.”
A.Sablayan penal colony
B. Iwahig penal colony
C. San Ramon prison and penal
farm
D. Leyte regional prison
w e r : B
An s
It is the deduction of 1/5 of the period of
sentence of any prisoners who, having
evaded his sentence under circumstances
in art 158 of RPC and gives himself up
to the authority within 48 hours.
A. GCTA
B. Special Time Allowance
C. Return conduct allowance
r : B
D. Parole
An swe
Who may grant Good Conduct Time
Allowance?
-The Director may grant to an inmate who displays
behavior and who has no record or breach and discipline or
violation of prison and regulations.
GCTA of an inmate sentenced to life shall not be granted

while sentence is on appeal.
GCTA once granted shall not be revoked with just cause.
GCTA - PERIOD OF SERVICE OF SENTENCE IN JAIL/PRISON WITH GOOD
BEHAVIOR
1st to2nd year----------------------------------- 5 days per

month
3rd to 5th year ---------------------------------- 8 days per
month
6th to 10th years ------------------------------- 10 days per
month
11th year and above -------------------------- 15 days per
month
The probationer shall observes the
following except:
A.Cooperate with a program of
supervision
B. Visit houses of ill-repute
C. Meet his family responsibility
D. Pursue a prescribed secular study or
vocational training
w e r : B
An s
Which of the following is the purpose of
segregating prisoner according to the degree
of security?
A.To avoid bad influence to other offender
B. To ensure safety and orderliness in prison
C. Imposition upon individual offenders
rather than on mass punishment
D. Observance of due process before any
w e r : B
punishment
A n s
It is defined as the suffering inflicted
by the state against an offending
member for the transgression of law.
A.Punishment C. correction
B. Penalty D. penology
w e r : B
An s
It is the redress that the state takes
against an offending member of society
that usually involves pain and
suffering.
A.Punishment C. correction
B. Penalty D. penology
w e r : A
An s
The institutional record of an inmate
which consists of his commitment
order, the prosecutor’s information and
the decision of the trial court, including
the appellate court.
A.Prison record C. Carperta
B.Court’s record D.none of these
w e r : C
An s
It involves supervision of prisoners to
insure punctual and orderly movement
to and from the dormitories, places of
work, church, hospitals, recreational
facilities, in accordance with the daily
schedule.
A.Supervision C. management
B. Control D. directing
w e r : B
An s
It is a relationship in which one
endeavors to help another understand
and solve his problems of adjustment.
A. Caseworks
B. counseling
C. Clinical services
D. communication
w e r : B
An s
This is the latest justification of
punishment. Under this theory, society
can best be protected from crime if the
purpose of imprisonment is to reform
or rehabilitate the prisoner
A. Rehabilitation C. protection
B. Reformation D. justice
w e r : B
An s
It is commonly believed that
punishment gives a lesson to the
offender; that it shows others what
would happen if they violate the law;
and that punishment holds crime in
check.
A.Retribution C. Expiation
B.Deterrence D. exemplary
w e r : B
An s
For minimum security institution, the
purpose of fencing the surrounding is:
a. To keep away the civilian population
from entering the institution.
b. It is designed to prevent escapes.
c. It is designed for agricultural
purposes.
d. It is designed to facilitate open view
of the surrounding.
w e r : A
An s
Agencies under the Phil. Correctional System EXCEPT-
A. Department of Justice (DOJ) takes care of the
National inmates (Prisoners)
B. Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG) takes care of Municipal, city and provincial
Inmates (prisoners)
C. Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD) takes care for the rehabilitation of Child in
Conflict with Law (formerly known as Juvenile
Delinquents)
D. Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR) principally task for
the rehabilitation of national prisoners so they can
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become useful members of society upon completion of
:
their sentence.
E. None of these An s
It is an institution originally intended
to detain or house political offenders.
A. Iwahig Penal Colony
B. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
C. Davao Penal Colony
D. Sablayan Prison and farm
w e r : B
An s
It was established to confine Muslim
rebels and intractable political
prisoners opposed to the Spanish Rule.
A. Iwahig penal colony
B. Sablayan penal colony and farm
C. San Ramon prison and penal farm
D. Leyte Regional Prison
w e r : C
An s
It is considered as the highest income
earner among the Philippine
Correctional Institution.
A. Iwahig Penal Colony
B. San Ramon Prison and e r
Penal
w : C
Farm
A n s
C. Davao Penal Colony
D. Sablayan Prison and Farm
The san Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
was established on August 13, 1870 as
–
A. Correctional de San Ramon
B. Colonial penal de San Ramon
C. Ramon Blanco Colonial de Penal
D. Espanyol Colonial de penal : B
w e r
A ns
Other penal colonies were established
during the American regime. On
November 27,1929, the ______ was
created under Act No. 3579
A. Davao Penal Colony
B. Correctional Institution for Women
C. New Bilibid Prison
D. Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm
w e r : B
An s
Under proclamation No.72 issued on
September 26, 1954, another prison
facility was established . Which one of
these?
A. Iwahig Prison Penal Farm
B. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm
C. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
D. Davao Prison and Penal
w r
Farm
we : B
A n s
San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
- established on August 21, 1869 by virtue of Royal

Decree in 1865 located at Zamboanga City to confine
Muslim rebels and political prisoners opposed to the
Spanish rule.
It was destroyed during Spanish-American war, was
re-established in 1907 but it was in January 1, 1915
when it was placed under the auspices of the Bureau
of Prisons and started receiving prisoners in
Mindanao.
1414 hectares
New Bilibid Prison
- it was constructed on 1936. A national

prison with 552 hectare lot in
Muntinlupa, Rizal.
NewBilibid Prisons (Main Building)

Camp Sampaguita
Camp Bukang Liwayway
Iwahig Penal Colony
- located at Puerto Princesa Palawan. Originally
established to house incorrigibles or those prisoners
beyond reform.
This institution has no walls and is considered as one of

the best open institutions in the world. It sits on a
36,000 hectare lot and divided into four colonies
namely: Sta. Lucia, Inawagan, Montible and Central
Sub-colony.
Correctional Institution for Women
- it is the only penal institution for women

and was established on November 27, 1929 in
an 18 hectare lot located in Mandaluyong,
Rizal by virtue of Act no. 3579 to be intended
for the confinement of women convicts.
18 hectares
Davao Penal Colony
- founded by General Paulino Santos.
DAPECOL was established on January 21, 1932
in compliance with Act 3732 and proclamation
414 series of 1931
The colony is divided into two sub-colonies

namely the Panabo and Kapalong sub-
colony.
30k hectares
Sablayan Penal Colony Farm
-built on September 26, 1954 through the

proclamation no 72. The Sablayan Penal
Colony was constructed in a 16, 000 hectare
lot located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.
Leyte Regional Prison
- Constructed in Abuyog, Leyte. It was

established on January 16, 1973 through
Proclamation no. 1101 to confine
prisoners from Visayas.
This states that incarceration should
establish in the convicts the will to lead
law abiding and self-supporting lives
after their release in prison.
a. United Nations Standard Minimum
Rules for the treatment of prisoners.
b. Indeterminate sentence Law
c. Prison Law
r : A
d. Probation Law
An swe
Within how many days should the
request for outside travel shall be
filed by the probationer to the
probation office, prior to the date
of his intended departure?
A . 5 days B. 15 days
C. 10 days D. 30 days

w e r : A
An s
The maximum period of probation
when the sentence is not more than one
year.
A. 6 years B. 2 years
C. 4 years D. 1 years
w e r : B
An s
It refers to the relation between CPPO
and the SPPO and the Probationer.
A. Supervision
B. Executive supervision
C. Courtesy supervision
D. Administrative supervision
w e r : D
An s
The probationer is not exempted
from the legal effects of his
punishment upon final discharge.
A. Penalty
B. Civil liability
C. Fine
D. Criminal liability
w e r : B
An s
Sponsored House Bill 393, “An Act
establishing Adult Probation in the
Philippines.”
A. Juan Ponce Enrile
B. Ferdinand E. Marcos
C. Teodulo C. Natividad
D. Ramon Bagatsing Sr.
w e r : C
An s
A procedure by which prisoners
are selected for release on the basis
on individual response and
progress.
A. Probation
B. Pardon
C. Parole
D. Amnesty
w e e r : C
An s
The primary purpose of probation
A. Rehabilitation
B. Retribution
C. Welfare of the community
D. Punitive sanction
w e r : C
An s
Refers to a mental condition of
individuals or groups regarding
courage, hope, zeal and confidence
in the present principles and way of
life.
A. Virtue
B. Moral
C. Fortitude
D. Positive Disciplineswer: B
An s
In determining whether a petitioner
may be placed on probation the
court shall consider information
relative to which of the following?
A. Character
B. Antecedents/environment
C. Mental/physical condition of
the offender
D. All of these
s w e r :D
A n
Under Art. 8. Sec. 10, par (b) of
the Philippine Constitution,
pardoning power is vested with
the:
A. Chief executive
B. Legislature
C. Judiciary
w e r : A
An s
It refers to a disposition after
which the defendant after
conviction and sentence is
released, subject to the conditions
imposed by the court.
A. Parole
B. Pardon
C. Probation
D. Amnesty we r : C
A n s
Signed into law PD 968, an Act
establishing Probation in the
Philippines.
A. Ramon Bagatsing Sr.
B. Ferdinand E. Marcos
C. Teodulo C. Natividad
D. Juan Ponce Enrile
B
s w e r : B
A n
He was referred to as the father of
English Probation.
A. Matthew Devenport Hill
B. John Augustus
C. Edward Savage
D. Alexander Rice
w e r : A
An s
A Boston shoe maker who advocated in
behalf of alcoholics and youthful
offenders and known as the father of
probation.
B. John Augustus
C. Edward Savage
D. Alexander Rice

s w e r: B
An
In the year 1887, this former
Boston Chief of Police was
appointed as the first probation
officer in the whole world.
B. Alexander Rice
C. Edward Savage
D. John Augustus
w e r : C
An s
Formerly, pardon was applied to a
member of the ________, who
committed crimes and occasionally to
those convicted of offenses against the
monarchy.
A. Rebellious family
B. Mendicant family
C. Royal family
D. Indigent family
s w e r: C
An
Celebrated case which paved the way
for the abolition of the first probation
law.
A. People Vs. Vera, 37 O.G. 164
B. Vera Vs. People, 376 OG. 164
C. People Vs. De Vera, 376 O.G. 1
D. De Vera Vs. People, 376 O.G. 164
:A
n s w e r
A
Period of probation where the
penalty is arresto mayor.
A. 6 years b. 1 year
C. 2 years d. 3 years
w e r : C
An s
Before travel of probationer outside the
jurisdiction of the City/Provincial
Probation Office, application for court
approval should be filed within how
many days?
A. 45 days C. 15 days
B. 30 days D. 5 days
:C
n s w e r
A
Within how many days after
verdict must a petitioner file his
application for probation?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 15 days
D. 60 days w e r : C
A n s

Maximum number of probationers
under supervision of a probation
aide?
A. 3 C. 7
B. 5 D. 9
w e r : B
An s
Minimum number of days given to
probation officers in
accomplishing PSIR.
A. 30 days
B. 90 days
C. 60 days
D. 120 days
w e r : C
An s
Maximum period of probation for
a person convicted to suffer prision
correctional.
A. 2 years C. 6 years
B. 4 years D. 8 years
w e r : C
An s
How many days shall the
probationer present himself to the
probationer officer designated to
undertake his supervision at such
place as may be specified in the
order?
A. 24 hours B. 72 hours
C. 3 days D. 2 days
w e r : C
An s
Within how many days, from release, should the
parolee present himself to the PPO for supervision?
A. 72 hours c. 3 days
B. Within the period prescribed in the Release
Document
D. After the release of parolee
w e r : B
An s
After receiving the PSIR, within
how many days must a judge
decide whether to grant or deny
probation?
A. 5 days C. 30 days
B. 15 days D. 60 days
w e r : B
An s
It serves as the basis in granting
probation for qualified petitioners.
A. Post Sentence investigation Report
B. Admissions Summary
C. Pre Sentence Investigation Report
D. Behavior Report

w e r : A
An s
It refers to a suspension of sentence
after which the convict is released
upon serving the minimum sentence
imposed by law and subject to his
good behavior and positive reaction
to rehabilitation programs.
A. Probation C. Parole
B. Pardon D. Amnesty
w e r : C
An s
Elven Bonghanoy died because of his own negligence;
can inmate Bonghanoy avail the privilege of pecuniary
aid?
A. No, because the cause of death is due to his negligence
b. yes because he is an inmate
c. yes, it is his right to avail
d. B and C are correct
w e r : A
An s
A person placed under probation for the
maximum period imposed by law would
have to report to his probation officer how
many times per month?
A. Once
B. More than twice
C. Twice
D. All of the above
w e r : B

A n s

What particular law established
probation in the Philippines for the
first time?
A. PD 968 B. Act 4221
C. RA 968 D. RA 4221
w e r : B
An s
When is the National Correctional
Consciousness Week?
A. 1st week of November
B. Last week of November
C. Last week of October
D. 1st week of October
w e r : C
An s
The age of a prisoner that can be
exempted from work.
A. 60 years old
B. 65 years old
C. 55 years old
D. 70 years old
w e r : A
An s
Confinement of prisoners in a
single cell at night and congregate
work in shop during the day.
A. Elmira Reformatory
B. Walnut Street Prison
C. Pennsylvania Prison
D. Auburn Prison
w e r : D
An s
Walnut Street Prison Jail
- by Legislative Act, was turned into the
first American penitentiary, were the
separate, silent penitential philosophy of
John Howard was introduced. Originally
constructed as a detention jail in
Philadelphia. It was converted into a state
prison and become the first American
Penitentiary.
Its unique features of incarceration
were adopted by most European
countries.
B. Auburn System
C. Borstal
D. Pennsylvania System
w e r : D
An s
System advocated by the Americans
because it is cheaper to maintain.
B. Auburn System
C. Borstal
w e r : B
An s
It is a training school type of
institution program, social case
work and extensive use of parole.
B. Auburn System
C. Borstal
w e r : A
An s
The forerunner of modern penology
established a link between community-
based program and penal institution.
C. Bridewell
w e r : B
An s
Bridewell
- a term for houses of
corrections which were used for
locking up, employing and
whipping beggars, prostitutes
and other misfits.
Hospicio de San Michelle
- (Hospital of St. Michael) built by
Pope Clement XI in 1703 designed for
incorrigible youths under 20 years of
age. The first home for delinquent boys
ever established.
It was originally constructed as a
detention jail in Philadelphia but
was later converted into state prison
and became the first American
Penitentiary in 1790.
A. Pennsylvania Prison
B. Auburn Prison
C. Walnut Street Prison
s w e r :C
A n
He introduced the Irish system that
was modified from the
Macanochie’s Mark System.
A. Walter Crofton
B. Zebulon Brockway
C. Manuel Montesimus
D. Charles Montesiquieu
w e r : A
An s
He was the Director of English
Prisons who opened the Borstal
Institution after visiting Elmira
Reformatory in 1897.
A. Alexander Macanochie
B. Sir Evelyn RugglesBrise
C. William Penn
D. John Howard
w e r : B
An s
A director of prisons of Valencia,
Spain in 1835, in which he divided
prisoners into companies and
appointed a prisoner as petty officer
in charge.
A. Domets of france D
s w e r :
B. Voltaire An
C. Charles Montesquieu
D. Manuel Montesimos
He contributed to the progressive system by
dividing prisoners into companies and appointed
prisoners as petty officers in charge and
prescribes academic classes of one hour a day
for inmates under 20 years of age.
A Manuel Montesinos
B. Domets of France
C. Sir Walter Crofton
D. ZR Brockway
w e r : A
An s
Established agricultural colonies for
delinquent boys and his reformation
system is based on re-education rather
than force.
A. Manuel Montesinos
B. Sir Walter Crofton
C. Domets of France
D. ZR Brockway
w e r : C
An s
He introduced the Elmira, a new
institutional program for boys from 16-
30 years of age. This system was based
on parole and indeterminate sentence
and referred to as the forerunner of
modern penology.
A. Manuel Montesinos
B. Domets of France Answe r : D
C. Sir Walter Crofton
D. ZR Brockway
He opened the Borstal prison,
considered as one of the best
reformatory institutions for young
offenders.
A. Sir Evelyn RugglesBrise
B. Sir Walter Crofton
C. Macanochie
D. None of these we r : A
Ans
It has been noted as the best
reform institution for young
offenders?
A. Pennsylvania system
C. Auburn System
D. Borstal Institution

w e r: D
An s
DOMETZ OF FRANCE - established an
agricultural colony in 1839 who provide
foster father or patron to young offenders.
ALEXANDER MACONOCHIE – penal
colony superintendent who introduces the
Marks System that gives beneficial liberty to
the prisoners.
SIR WALTER CROFTON – A director of
Prison in Irish Prisons in 1845 who introduces
the Irish System where progressive stage
system was used as basis for giving benefits
and freedom for prisoner. This is a kind of
modified Marks System of Maconochie.
ZEBULON BROCKWAY – Superintendent
of Elmira Reformatory in New York who
adopted a grade system for prisoner.
Which from among the following is not
an expected output of the center pillar of
the criminal justice system?
A. Acquittal of the person charged with a
criminal offense
B. Sentencing of the person after
adjudication
w e r : D
A s
C. Conviction of personnafter having been
found guilty beyond reasonable doubts
D. None of the foregoing
Which one from among the following is an
output of the weakest pillar of the criminal
justice system?
A. Filing of the necessary criminal charges
against any person who violated the law.
B. Filing of the Complaint and Information
before the court of justice.
C. Release of person after rehabilitation either
absolute or conditional.
D. Promulgation and sentencing of criminal
r : C
offender.
An s swe
The study of punishment from
crime committed by the person or
of criminal offenders. It includes in
the study of control and prevention
of crime through punishment of
law violators.
A. Corrections C. Penology
B. Criminology D.Anthropology C
s w e r : C
A n
A branch of the Criminal Justice System
concerned with the custody, supervision and
rehabilitation of criminal offenders. It is that
field of criminal justice administration which
utilizes the body of knowledge and practices of
the government and the society in general
involving the processes of handling individuals
who have been convicted of the offenses for
purposes of crime prevention and control.
A.Correction C. Penology
B. Criminology D. Anthropology
w e r : A
An s
This theory maintains the “Doctrine of
Psychological Hedonism” or freewill,
that the individuals calculates pressure
and pains in advance of action and
regulates his conduct by the results of his
calculations.
A.Positivist School
B. classical School
C. Neo Classical School
r : B
D. All of the above
An swe
Maintained that while the classical doctrine
was correct in general, it should be modified in
certain details, since children and lunatics
cannot calculate pleasures and pains, they
should not be regarded as criminal or be
punished.
A. Positivist School
B. Classical School
D. All of the above
w e r : C
A n s
Denied individuals responsibility and reflected as
essentially non- punitive reaction to crime and
criminality. Since the criminal was held to be not
responsible for his acts. He must not be punished,.
The adherence of this school maintained that a
crime, as any other act, is a natural phenomenon.
A. Positivist School
B. Classical School
D. All of the above
w e r : A
An s
The output of the court can be finally executed
as an input to the weakest pillar of the criminal
justice system by mean of ______.
A.By the issuance of the sentence mittimus or
commitment order after conviction
B. By the arrest of person held under
investigation
C. By the result of the conduct of the
preliminary investigation pursuant to PD 911
D. Any of the foregoing instances A
s w e r : A
A n
It is a method whereby a prisoner has
been released from correctional
facilities either temporary or absolute
to which acceptance of the members of
the society is expected.
A. Community participation
B. Community Participation
C. Reintegration
D. Community backing swer: C
An
Non Institutional Corrections is best
described as ________.
A. Contemporary
B. Traditional
C. Community Based
D. All of the above
w e r : C
An s
Generally, Members of the society who are law
abiding citizens were deterred from committing any
violations of the Revised Penal Code and other
Penal Laws because _______.
A. They are afraid of the Policeman or other law
enforcement agents.
B. They are afraid of the consequences of
becoming an inmates
w e r : D
C. They are afraid of the existence of the
correctional facilitiesAn s
D. They are afraid of the existence of the law that
provides for a punishment
Juan dela Cruz was sentenced to suffer
imprisonment of 4 years two months and
one day to its maximum period of six years
for the crime he has committed. Is he
qualified to apply for probation?
A. Yes he is qualified to apply for probation
B. Absolutely Yes
C. No not necessary
D. Absolutely No we r : B
A n s
What if on the situation mentioned on the
number one, the subject decided to file an
appeal in Court of Appeal. Is he qualified for
the grant of Probation?
A. No because the subject did never waived his
right for an appeal.
B. No because he is not satisfied of the decision
of the lower court not favorable in his merit
C. Not qualified at all
D. Yes probation can be granted as the penalty
imposed is six years and less swe r : A
An
On January 1, 2013 the Regional Trial Court Branch
12 of Zamboanga City sentenced and penalized Juan
Dela Cruz to a maximum period of six years for the
offense committed. Right then and there, Mr. Mata
Linaw, a Probation Officer received an order from the
court for the conduct of Post Sentence Investigation.
For how many days shall the latter be given a
prescribed period to submit his findings?
w e r : D
A. 15 Days from the receipt of the order of the court
An s
B. 20 Days from the receipt of the order of the court
C. 30 days from the receipt of the order of the court
D. 60 Days from receipt of the order of the court
On the situation above mentioned in
number three, Mr. Mata Linaw is only
given by the court until what date to
submit the Post Sentence Investigation
Report?
A. February 30, 2013
B. February 28, 2013
C. March 1, 2013
D. March 30, 2013 :C
n s w e r :
A
The following are the factors to be considered
by the judge in deciding as to whether or not
to grant probation to the petitioner. EXCEPT
A.Recommendations of the Probation Officer
reflected on the PSIR
B. The behavior of the petitioner within the
community he belongs
w e r D
C. The risk involved if petitioner be allowed
:
to be in the community for s
n of his
Areason
behavior
D. No exception
Can a person convicted of a crime charged
against him for less than six years of
imprisonment be denied for the grant of
probation?
A. No because Presidential Decree 968
provides this right to the convict whose
sentence is below six years
B.No because probation is a matter of right
C.Yes because probation is only a matter of
right
D. Yes because probation is only a matter of
w e r : C
privilege
A An s
One of the following is not an
administrative function exercised by
the executive branch of the
government.
A. Probation
B. Pardon
C. Parole
D. Amnesty A
s w e r : A
A n
Capital punishment refers to:
A. Life imprisonment
B. Death Penalty
C. Reclusion Perpetua
D. All of these
w e r B
r:
A ns
The following are considered
as discretionary conditions of probation
except
A. Drinking intoxicated liquor to
excess
B. Abstain from visiting house of ill
repute
C. Meet his family responsibilities
D. Cooperate with the program
w e r : C
of
probation An s
Mr. “ P” was previously convicted to a
sentence of 15 days. He served imprisonment
for this conviction. After several years he
was sentenced to suffer imprisonment of
Prision Correctional after committing another
crime. Can he file petition for probation for
his present conviction, despite of his previous
conviction?
A. Yes, because his previous conviction is less
than one month and one day
e r : A
B. NO C. No, because his previous sentence is 15
w
days An s
A felony of grave coercion is committed by a
public officer or employee who maltreats a
detained prisoner who is not under his
custody. The statement is:
A. Yes, the accused is guilty of coercion
B. False, it should be maltreatment of
Prisoner
C. Yes, the accused is guilty of grave coercion
and physical injury
r : B
D. All of the above
An s swe
Mr. Sengiam who was convicted for 20 years imprisonment,
was confined in Muntinlupa for 10 years. On December 13,
2006, at exactly 2:00 a.m. conflagration occurred causing
Mr. Sengiam and his co-inmates to escape.
After 1 day upon the declaration of the Chief Executive of
the passing away of such conflagration, Mr. Tim voluntarily
surrendered himself to the Penal Superintendent. The said
prisoner is entitled for;
A. ¼ deduction of sentence
B. 1/5 deduction of sentence
C. 1/3 deduction of sentence
D. ½ deduction of sentence
w e r : B
An s
Which of these refers to the assigning or
grouping of offenders according to their
sentence, gender, age, nationality, health,
criminal record, etc.?
A. Classification
B. Diversification
w e r : A
C. Selection
A n s
D. B and A are correct
Diversification
-isan administrative device of correctional
institution of providing varied and flexible types
of physical plants for the more effective control
of the treatment programs of its diversified
population.
The principle of separating homogeneous type
of prisoners that requires special treatment and
custody
What law renamed the Bureau of Prison
to Bureau of Correction during the
Aquino administration in the
Philippines?
A. E.O 292
B. P.D. 968
C. RA 10707
D. R.A 10592
s w e r: A
An
The privilege to view deceased relative is permitted
if the wake is in a place within a radius of 30
kilometers by road from the prison, if more than 30
kilometers, the privilege may be extended in the
inmate can leave and return to his place of
confinement during __________hours of the same
day.
A. Daylight B. Night time
C. Day and night D. All of these
w e r : A
An s
It is a procedure that is conducted in jail and
in prison where an inmate upon arrival at the
place of confinement will be stripped out for
search of contrabands.
A. Shakedown B. greyhound
C. Clampdown D. None of these
w e r : A
An s
Clampdown
 After registration, the inmate shall be taken a mug shot,

front and side view, fingerprinted and assigned a permanent
prison number.
 The inmate shall be given a prescribed haircut, the beards
and mustache shall be shaved of.
Peter, from a remote town is convicted of to
suffer the penalty of 6 months and 1 day to 8
months imprisonment. Assuming the crime
was committed within a city, where should
peter serve his sentence?
A. National Peteteniary
B. Provincial Jail w e r : D
C. District Jail A n s
D. City Jail where the crime was committed
Difference between insular and provincial prisoner.
A. the former is national prisoner
B. the later is under the supervision and control of BJMP
C. both are prisoners
D. The sentence of insular prisoners is more than 3 years while provincial prisoners are 6 months and 1 day to 3 years.
w e r : D
An s
This is group of prisoners who may be
allowed to work outside the fence of the
institution under guard escorts. Generally they
are employed as agricultural workers
A. Medium security prisoners
B. Minimum security prisoners
C. Maximum security prisoners
D. None of these
w e r : A
An s
Are those sentenced to death, 20 years minimum
sentence, remand inmates or detainees with 20 years
minimum sentence under review by the Supreme Court,
sentence under appeal, those with pending case,
recidivists, habitual delinquents and escapees, those
under disciplinary punishment or safekeeping and those
who are criminally insane or with sever personality or
emotional disorders and are a danger to others
D. None of these
w e r : C
An s
Inmates confined at the RDC are
automatically categorized as?
D. None of these
w e r : C
An s
Are those with less than 20 years sentence, remand
inmates or detainees below 20 year sentence, 18 years
and below regardless of case or sentence, those who have 2
or more escape records but have served 8 years since
recommitment, those with one record of escape but have
served five years since recommitment, and those sentenced
to life imprisonment who have served at least 5 years as a
maximum security and upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent.
w e r : A
D. None of these An s
Are those with severe physical handicap as
certified by the chief medical prison officer, 65
years old and above and not on appeal or
without pending case; those who have served at
least ½ of their minimum sentence excluding Good
Conduct and Time Allowance (GCTA), and those
with only 6 months to serve before expiration of
maximum sentence.
w e r : B
D. None of these
An s
How inmates in BUCOR are
classified? Inmates of the Bureau of
Corrections are classified according to
the following; EXCEPT-
A. Convicted
B. Third Class inmate
C. Second Class Inmate
D. First Class Inmate
w e r : A
E. Colonist
A n s
A classified first class inmate for at least
one year immediately preceding his
class as such, and has served with good
conduct, at least one fifth of his
maximum sentence, or has served
seven years in case of life sentence.
A. Detainee
D. First Class Inmate w e r : E
A n s
E. Colonist
Those who have been previously
committed as a sentenced prisoner for
three times or more except cases
involving non-payment of fines, or
those whose classification were reduced
from a higher class.
A. Detainee
D. First Class Inmate w e r : B
A n s
E. Colonist
Newly arrived inmates committed
for the first time or demoted from the
higher class or promoted from a lower
class;
A. Detainee
w e r : C
E. Colonist
A n s
One whose known character and credit
for work while still in detention earned
classification to this class; or one who
was promoted from lower class;
A. Detainee
w e r : D
E. Colonist
A An s
Those whose cases are or have pending
cases;
A. Detainee
E. Colonist
w e r : A
An s
Classification of Prisoners According to the
Degree of Security
a. Super Maximum Security Prisoners

– a special group of prisoners composed of
incorrigible, intractable, and highly dangerous persons
who are the source of constant disturbances even in a
maximum-security prison. They wear orange color of
uniform.
b. Maximum Security Offenders
Those sentenced to death
Those whose minimum sentence is twenty years
imprisonment
Detainees or remand inmates whose sentence is (20)
years and above and those sentences are under review by
the court of appeals or the Supreme Court;
Those with pending cases.
Escapees, recidivists and habitual delinquents;
Those under safekeeping or disciplinary punishment;
Those confined at the RDC; and
Those who are diagnosed as criminally insane or with
severe emotional or personality disorders that makes them
hazardous to fellow inmates or the prison staff.
CHARACTERISTICS of MAXIMUM SECURITY
INMATES
The group of prisoners whose escape could be dangerous
to the public or to the security of the state. It consist of
constant trouble makers bur not as dangerous as the super
maximum-security prisoners.
Their movements are restricted and they are not allowed
to work outside the institution but rather assigned to
industrial shops with in the prisons compound.
They are confined at the Maximum Security Prison (NBP
Main Building), or other assigned building in other penal
farm and they wear orange color or tangerine uniform.
c. Medium Security Offenders
Those whose minimum sentence is less than twenty
years of imprisonment
Detainees or remand inmates whose sentence is
below twenty years
Those who are below eighteen years of age
regardless of sentence and case,
- Offender with two (2) or more records of escape
and at least eight (8) years of service.
-Youth Offenders
CHARACTERISTICS of MEDiuM SECURITY
Those who can not be trusted in open conditions and pose
lesser danger than maximum-security prisoners in case they
escape.
It consists of groups of prisoners who may be allowed to
work outside the fence or walls of the penal institution under
guards or with escorts. They occupy the Medium Security
Prison (Camp Sampaguita) and they wear blue color of
uniforms.
Generally, they are employed as agricultural workers. It
includes prisoners who served at least 10 years inside a
maximum-security prison.
Minimum Security Offenders
This shall include who may be reasonably trusted to serve their
sentence under less restricted conditions. Under this category are:
Those with a severe physical handicap as ratified by the chief
medical officer of the prison.
Those who are sixty-five (65) years old and above without pending
case and whose convictions are not on appeal.
Those who have served ½ of their minimum sentence or 1/3 of
their maximum sentence, excluding good conduct time allowance;
and
Those who have only six (6) months more to serve before the
expiration of their maximum sentence.
CHARACTERISTICS of MINIMUM SECURITY
OFFENDER
Group of prisoners who can be reasonably trusted to serve
sentence under “open conditions”.
This group includes prisoners who can be trusted to report
to their work assignments without the presence of guards.
They occupy the Minimum Security Prison (Camp
Bukang Liwayway) and wear brown color uniforms.

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FINAL COACHING IN

By: Lune Fernandez Alcalde RCRIM

Besides religious laws such as the Torah,

important codifications of laws were

 Ordinary Jails – is the type of jails

B. Return to the sender

C. Confiscate in favor of the jail officer on duty

An offender who cannot pay will be subjected to death

Death penalty awaits slaves who committed murder, assaults

A. Yes, he is qualified to said benefits

C. Reformation of offenders in a form of cruel

During the 6th to 10th year of imprisonment how many

days shall an inmate is allowed deductions as

Sentenced prisoners slapped with the death penalty are

 Upon admission, the inmate will be put in

In the case of an NBP or CIW inmate the Director of

Second, TREATMENT, this also performed by the

1. To wear civilian clothes.

Those sentenced to suffer a term of imprisonment

GCTA of an inmate sentenced to life shall not be granted

1st to2nd year----------------------------------- 5 days per

- established on August 21, 1869 by virtue of Royal

- it was constructed on 1936. A national

NewBilibid Prisons (Main Building)

This institution has no walls and is considered as one of

- it is the only penal institution for women

The colony is divided into two sub-colonies

-built on September 26, 1954 through the

- Constructed in Abuyog, Leyte. It was

 After registration, the inmate shall be taken a mug shot,

a. Super Maximum Security Prisoners

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