2014 IRR of GCTA
2014 IRR of GCTA
RULE IV
The Benefit of Credit for Preventive Imprisonment (CPI)
SECTION 1. Duty to Inform Detainees of the Credit for Preventive
Imprisonment. — It shall be the duty of the Chief of the BJMP, Jail Warden or
Director of the BUCOR having custody of the detention prisoner to inform
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him that the period of his preventive imprisonment shall be deducted from
the term of his imprisonment in accordance with Article 29 of the Revised
Penal Code, as amended.
SECTION 2. Who are Entitled. — An accused who has undergone
preventive imprisonment shall be credited, either full or four-fifths (4/5)
term, for his actual detention or service of his sentence, provided he is not
disqualified under Article 29 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended, and
under the following section.
SECTION 3. Who are Disqualified. — The grant of credit of preventive
imprisonment shall not apply to the following:
1. Recidivist
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2. Habitual Delinquent
3. Escapee
b. Teaching; or
c. Mentoring service.
SECTION 7. Procedures for the Grant of TASTM. —
a. The BUCOR, BJMP and Provincial Jails shall each keep a master
list of detainees or prisoners convicted by final judgment,
who have been allowed, subject to their respective jail or
prison rules, to study, teach or perform mentoring activities
within their respective detention or prison facility;
b. The MSEC shall be tasked to monitor and certify whether said
prisoner, for the period covered, has actually studied, taught
or performed mentoring duties;