Article 24

Question 1

Title of Art. 24 of the RPC

Answer 1

Measures of prevention or safety which are not considered penalties

Question 2

Under Art. 24 of the RPC, what are not considered penalties? (5)

Answer 2

1. The ARREST and TEMPORARY DETENTION of accused persons, as well as their detention by reason of INSANITY or IMBECILITY, or illness requiring their CONFINEMENT in a hospital
2. The commitment of a minor to any of the institutions mentioned in Article 80 and for the purposes specified therein
3. Suspension from the employment or public office during the trial or in order to institute proceedings
4. Fines and other corrective measures which, in the exercise of their administrative or disciplinary powers, superior officials may impose upon their subordinates
5. Deprivation of rights and the reparations which the civil law may establish in penal form

Question 3

Why are the items mentioned under Art. 24 of the RPC not considered penalties?

Answer 3

Because they are not imposed as a result of judicial proceedings

Question 4

Which paragraphs under Art. 24 of the RPC are merely preventive measures before conviction of offenders

Answer 4

Paragraphs 1, 3, and 4

Question 5

What does paragraph 2 of Art. 24 of the RPC pertain to?

Answer 5

Referral of the child to a youth care facility or Bahay Pag-asa

Question 6

Is preventive suspension pending investigation a penalty under the RPC?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

The number of days a preventive suspension pending invistgation is limited to

Answer 7

90 Days unless the delay in the conclusion of the investigation is due to the employee concerned