CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION 1

JAIL ADMINISTRATION History: The first crude system of jails began in the Stone Age where
caves were used as detention cells. Until the beginning of the 18th century, jails are
primarily set-up in towns and cities for detention purposes. Importance: To highlight jails in
the correctional process. It is a vital deterrent to law violations in the sense that a brief stay
in jails would cause the law abiding to restrain from engaging in illegal or unlawful
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
• Created by R.A. 6975 “Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990”
• Passage of R.A. 9263“Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of
Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004” – amended some provisions
of R.A. 6975
• Has control and supervision over the city and municipal jails, provincial jails shall be under
the supervision and control of the provincial government.
Reception Procedures (BJMP):
• Checking of documents/credentials
• Examination of arrest report, medical certificate
• Checking the authenticity of complaint/ information, commitment order or mittimus)
• Searching of inmates’ things (cash and contraband)
• Issuance of receipt of cash and other property by the property custodian
• Fingerprinting and photographing
• Accomplishment of jail booking report
• Conduct of interview (medical record, social case study)
• Strip searching
• Briefing or orientation of jail rules and regulations
• Assignment of dormitory
• Issuance of jail materials (jogging pants and t-shirt) also used forhearing
• (In case of safekeeping, the warden is entitled to receive compensation for their support
andcustody)
• In case of detainee – information on theprovision of RA 6125, Detainees
Manifestationexcept for recidivist or previously convicted twiceor more or failed to
surrender voluntarily for theexecution of sentence.
• Issuance of certificate on the appraisement of Art 29 of the Revised Penal Code
• Submission of agreement or certification

Definition of Terms:
• Jail – is a place of confinement for city and municipal prisoners, any fugitive from justice,
or person detained awaiting or undergoing investigation or trial.
• Carpeta – otherwise known as “inmate record or jacket”, it contains the personal and
criminal records of inmates.
• Commitment Order – a written order of the court or any other competent authority
consigning an inmate to jail or prison for confinement.
• Mittimus – a warrant issued by a court bearing its seal and the signature of the judge,
directing the jail or prison authorities to receive inmates for custody or service of the
sentence impose therein
• Contraband – any article, item, or things prohibited by law and/or forbidden by jail rules
that would pose as security hazards or endanger the lives of. inmates.
• Inmate – is a generic term used to refer to a detainee or prisoner
. • Custody – is defined as penal safekeeping which includes measures and activities such as
the implementation of security measures, locking and counting routines, supervision to
prisoners and orderly movement.
Types of Jails:
• Lock-up Jails – this is a security facility operated by personnel of the local law enforcement
units for temporary detention of persons under investigation or awaiting preliminary
investigation.
• Ordinary Jails – this facility houses prisoners convicted of offenses which the punishment
does not exceed three years of imprisonment and those with pending cases before the
courts. It is administered and run by personnel of the BJMP
. • Workhouse Jail – also known as jail-farm or camps such as facility operates small-scale
cultivation of crops by minimum security prisoners. Ideal for a large number of inmates.
QUESTION: What are the alternatives to jail confinement in order to relieve congestion of
prisoners?
Defects of Jails:
• [Link] and deteriorated buildings
• [Link] number of personnel to provide suitable supervision
• [Link] of kangaroo courts and insidious methods concocted by morally depraved
prisoners • [Link]
• [Link] conditions
• [Link] to conduct proper segregation of detainees and convicted offender
• [Link] of program of work, recreation and education activities for prisoners
• [Link] of standard uniform record of statistics
• [Link] food which is unable to meet nutritional requirements
• [Link] medical services offered
• [Link] motivated and influenced by politics.
Categories of Inmates:
• Prisoner – an inmate who is convicted by final judgment.
• Detainee – a person who is accused before a court or competent authority and is
temporarily confined in jail while undergoing or awaiting investigation, trial or final
judgment.
Classification of Detainees:
• Undergoing investigation
• Awaiting or undergoing trial
• Awaiting judgment Classification of Prisoner:
• Municipal Prisoner – one who is sentenced to a prison term of 1 day to 6 months.
• City Prisoner – one who is sentenced to a prison term of 1 day to 3 years.
• Provincial Prisoner –one who is sentenced to a prison term of 6 months and 1 day to 3
years.
• Insular Prisoner – one who is sentenced to a prison term of 3 years and 1 day to life
Court and other entities authorized to commit a person in jail:
• Supreme Court
• Court of Appeals
• Sandiganbayan
• RTC
• Me/MTC
• MCTC
• Congress of the Philippines
• Other administrative bodies or persons authorized by law to arrest and/or commit a
person to jail
Release of Inmates
• Basis: – Expiration of sentence; – Order of the court or competent authority; or – After
being granted parole, pardon, or amnesty
• Transmittal of Carpeta and Prison Records – For commutation (1/3) of the minimum
period of the inmate’s indeterminate sentence and in special sentence and in special cases,
at least one (1) month before the period specified by the board; – For conditional pardon –
at least one month before the expiration of the one half (1/2) of the minimum period of the
inmate’s indeterminate sentence and in special cases, at least one (1) month before the
period as specified by the board; – For parole – at least one (1) month before the expiry
date of his minimum sentence

SEC.4 RA 9263 Professionalization and Upgrading of Qualification Standards in the

Appointment of Uniformed Personnel to the BFP and the BJMP
• A Citizen of the Republic of the Philippines;
• A person of good moral Character;
• Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical test for the purpose of
determining his/her physical and mental health;
• Must possess a baccalaureate degree from recognized institution of learning
• Must possess the appropriate civil service eligibility;
• Must not have been dishonorably discharged of dismissal for cause from previous
employment;
• Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral
turpitude;
• Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimetres (162 cm.) in height for male, and
one meter and fifty-seven centimetres (157 cm.) for female: Provided, that a waiver for
height and age requirement/s shall be automatically granted to applicants belonging to the
cultural communities; and • Must weight not more or less than five kilograms (5kgs) from
the standard weight corresponding to his/her height, age and sex.
Inmates are classified according to security status and privileges, which may be:
Maximum Security – highly dangerous or high or high security risk inmates who requires
high degree of control and supervision:
• Sentenced to death
• Minimum of 20 years imprisonment
• Remand inmates or those whose sentence is 20 years and above or those whose sentence
is under review of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
• Those with pending cases
• Recidivists, habitual delinquents and escapees;
• Those confined in the RDC
• Those under disciplinary punishment of safekeeping; and
• Criminally insane or sever personality or emotional disorders that make them dangerous
to fellow inmates or prison
Medium Security – cannot be trusted in les secured areas and whose conduct require
minimum supervision:
• Minimum sentence is less than 20 years;
• Remand inmates with less than 20 years;
• 18 years of age and below, regardless of the case and sentence;
• With 2 or more record of escapes who have served at least 8 years since their re-
commitment or one (1) escape who have served five (5) years; and
• First time offenders sentenced to life imprisonments who have served five (5) years in a
maximum security, upon recommendation of Superintendent.
Minimum Security – who can be reasonably trusted to serve their sentence under less
restricted condition:
• Severe physical handicap as certified by the Chief medical officer of the prison;
• 65 year old and above without pending case and whose convictions are on appeal;
• Served ½ of their minimum or 1/3 of their maximum sentence, excluding Good Conduct
Time Allowance; and
• 6 months more to serve before the expiration of their maximum sentence.
Color of Uniform as to Security Classification
• Maximum Security – Tangerine
• Medium Security – Blue
• Minimum Security – Brown
• Detainee – Gray
Classification of Inmates as to Privileges:
Detainee
• Third Class Inmate – previously committed for three (3) or more times as sentenced
inmate, except non-payment of fine or reduced from a higher class;
• Second Class Inmate - newly arrived inmate; inmate demoted from first class; or one
promoted from third class;
• First Class Inmate – known character and credit work while in detention earned
assignment to this class upon start of sentence, or one promoted from second class;
Colonist
• Be at least first class inmate and has served one (1) year immediately preceding the
completion of the period:
• Has served imprisonment with good conduct for a period equivalent to 1/5 of the
maximum prison term or 7 years in case of life sentence. Privileges of a Colonist
• Additional 5 days GCTA for each calendar month aside from the regular GCTA under Art.
97 of RPC; • Automatic reduction of life sentence imposed on a colonist to 30 years;
• Subject to approval of the Director, have his wife and children or the women he desires to
marry, live with him in the prison and penal farm with transportation to and from the
government commissary in addition to free subsistence; and
• Wearing of civilian clothes on such special occasions as designated by Superintendent

Confinement and Accommodation of Inmate

Place of Confinement – prison nearest the residence of the inmates designated by the
President as place of confinement of national prisoner. Security Compounds – separate
prison compounds for the segregation of inmates according to security classification.
-Separate Facilities – separate dormitories under the following categories:
- Finally sentenced inmates;
- Inmates who are likely to exercise a negative influence on other inmates;
- Detainees
- Youthful offender or who are under 18 year old; First offenders;
Application to View the Remains of a deceased Relative; supporting documents
– A minimum or medium security inmate may, upon written application at least 2 before
the viewing and submission of original or certified true copies of the death certificate, the
burial, and the documents specified therein:
• Wife or husband (marriage certificate)
• Brother/sister (birth certificate of brother/sister and that of inmate)
• Child ( birth certificate and marriage certificate of inmate)
• Father/ mother (birth certificate of inmate)
• Grandchild ( birth certificate of grandchild and parents of the latter)
• Grandparent – ( birth certificate of inmate and his parents

 In case of NBP or CIW inmate, the application and its supporting documents together
with the prison record and favorable recommendation of the Superintendent shall
be forwarded to the Secretary for final action at least one working day before the
privilege is to be enjoyed.
 • Duration of privilege – more or less three (3) hours where the remains lie.
 • Distance of Travel – radius of 30 kilometers if more than the time of leaving and
returning during daylight hours of the same day
Rights and Privileges of an Inmate Rights
: • To receive compensation for labor he performs;
• To be credited with time allowances for good conduct and loyalty;
• To receive and send mail matter;
• To practice his religion or observe his faith;
• To receive authorized visitors
; • To ventilate hid grievances through proper channels; and
• Receive death benefits and pecuniary aid for injuries. Privileges of an Inmate:
• Attend or participate in any entertainment or athletic activity within the prison
reservation;
• Read books and other reading materials in the library;
• Smoke cigar and cigarettes, except in prohibited places;
• Participate in civic, religious and other activities authorized by prison authorities; and
• Receive gifts and prepared food from visitors subject to inspection;
• A detainee, aside from the aforementioned, may wear civilian clothes and to grow his hair
in his customary style
Prison Labor
• Able bodied convicted prisoner – 8 hours a day, except Sundays and legal holidays in and
out the prison.
 • Detainee – only for hygienic or sanitary reasons of his cell except he agreed in writing to
abide by the same rules imposed on finally convicted inmates who is not a recidivist or
previously convicted twice or more times of any crime.
• In case of detainee does not agree, the Superintendent shall issue certificate that the
detainee was apprised of his right to be credited in the service of his prison sentence
. - Only medium and minimum security inmates may be assigned to work in agricultural field
projects within prison reservation. Except those over 60 year of age.
- Work programs shall be conducted in prison to promote good work habits and self-esteem
among inmates, not to exploit cheap labor or as a punishment for deviant behavior.
Compensation Credits Right to compensation
– 6 months after being permanently assigned to work in prison, provided:
- He maintains good conduct; and
- He shows interest and a definite degree of progress in the particular work assigned to him.
- Habitual delinquents, recidivists, escapees;
- Infirm, aged, invalids and other finally convicted inmates whose physical condition
seriously impairs their mobility;
- Mental disease or abnormal, including sexual deviates;
- Female offenders;
- Drug dependents;
- Foreign nationals; and
- Members of cultural minorities.
Prison Accommodation Standards
• Shall meet requirements of sanitation and hygiene with emphasis on adequate
ventilation, living space and lighting;
• Bathrooms and washing areas in every prison authorities;
• Inmates shall properly maintained and kept clean at all times;
• Beds and clothing shall be neatly made up in a uniform manner and disinfected at least
once a month;
• Cleanliness at all times in all dormitories or cells toilets and baths;
• As often as necessary, an inmate shall send his dirty clothes to the laundry
• Exposure of clothes, beds, bedding and others to sunshine in designated areas;
 • Inmates shall serve meals three (3) times a day. Breakfast shall be served not more than
14 hours after the previous day’s dinner.
• Transfer of Inmates by Director upon rec0ommendation of the Superintendent concerned’
Transfer to a Stockade of the AFP
– certified as minimum security risk and does not belong to any of the following
: - Life to death inmate;
- Previous record of escape;
- Recidivist;
- Crime involving moral turpitude
; - Female inmate;
- Previously Transferred to AFP stockade and was returned to prison for prison;
- More than 50 years old or who can no longer perform manual work
; • Permanent resident of a place within the radius of 100 kilometers from AFP stockade
where he is being transferred; or
• With pending case or witness in any pending criminal case - Transfer of inmate to a
Provincial Jail and Vice Versa – upon direction of the President, subject to physical and
mental examination before transfer.
Outside Movement of Inmates
• Movement of inmate outside confinement facility
– The Superintendent may authorize, and in case of pars. C and D by an approval of the
Secretary of DOJ, an inmate under the following:
- Appearance in court or other govt. agency as directed by competent authority.
- For medical examination/treatment or hospitalization in an outside clinic or hospital; or
- To view the remain of the deceased relative.
• Death convict shall not be allowed to leave his place of confinement except for the urgent
treatment or diagnosis of a life-threatening or serious illness, if it cannot be done in the
prison hospital.
• Death and Life Termer shall be brought outside for count appearance only when the
presiding judge of the court who issued the subpoena has prior authority from the Supreme
Court to affect the transfer of the said convict. NBP shall request the hearing within the
premises of the NBP
Compensation earned – Except in urgent need and the discretion of the Superintendent only
½ of the earning may be withdrawn; however, the whole or part may be forfeited to the
payment of damages resulting from inmate negligence or misconduct.
All monies received by the inmates from wherever source shall be deposited to the trust
fund and may be withdrawn in whole and in part, except those of the compensation earned;
however all shall be released to the inmates upon his release.
Inmate Communication
• An inmate shall have the right to communicate or correspond with persons and
organizations and to send and receive letters, packages, books, periodicals and other
materials that can be lawfully sent by mail.
• All letters sent or received by an inmate, as well as magazines, books, periodicals and all
reading matters, shall be subject to prevent the entry of contraband and the entry or exit of
information that may adversely affect the security of the prison.
Guidelines
• Mail shall be secured until such time that the censors are ready to examine them
• Mail shall be opened and searched by qualified, trained and authorized personnel
• Greeting cards shall be carefully examined and filers of any kind found therein shall be
collected for laboratory examinations.
• Photographs shall be marked on the reverse side and replaced in the envelope.
• Prison slang, unusual nicknames and sentences shall be carefully studied and deciphered.
• Letters passed by the censors shall bear censor’s stamped at the top of each page and on
the envelope.
• Contents shall be confidential and shall not be discussed with other prison personnel.
• Inmate under disciplinary punishment shall be allowed full mail privileges, unless for
serious violation of mail regulations.
• All inmates who demonstrate good behavior shall earn one telephone call of five (5)
minutes for every 90 days period. When making the call he must identify himself as inmate.
• Inmates of foreign nationality shall be allowed to communicate with their diplomatic or
consular representatives.
• The religious belief of an inmate shall be respected and shall be on voluntary basis.
• Prison employee or inmates are not authorized to proselytize inmates nor to sponsor any
religious rites on the part of the former.
• All personal religious communications shall be privileged communication whether formal
or as a matter of conscience
. • An inmate who is eligible and mentally competent, upon written request and approval by
the Superintendent, may either have HIS MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZE IN THE PRISON BY
BUREAU’S CHAPLAIN. • Prison officials, guards, employees, and their wives and children
cannot act as sponsor of inmates’ weeding.
Visiting Rights
• An inmate shall have the right to be visited by his family and reputable friends on Sunday
to Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the visitor’s room (BUCOR) and on Tuesday to
Friday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
(BJMP).
• Married male inmate may have conjugal visits from his spouse in prison in a facility.
• The Inmate Complaint, Information and Assistance Center in each prison compound shall
act on all written complaints of inmates within 72 hours from receipt.
• The inmate-representatives of the Inmate Council shall meet the Superintendent to
discuss issues and matters affecting the prison population.
• Pecuniary Aid to Inmates – In case of death, injury or disability of inmate due to
prevention of riot, or jailbreak, or while in the performance of work, without negligence,
entitle him to pecuniary aid as fixed by the Director and approved by the Secretary of
Justice.
Discipline and Punishment of Inmates
• Self-discipline is an essential characteristic of a well-adjusted person. All breach discipline
in prison shall be reported to authorities with observance of due process before any
imposition of punishment by the Board of Discipline headed by the Assistant
Superintendent
. • Prohibited Acts: • Illegal sexual acts or encouraging the commissions of the same.
• Openly displaying obscene or lewd photographs, pictures, drawing
• Possession of articles which pose a threat to prison security or to the safety and well-
being of the inmates and staff.
• Giving gifts, selling or bartering with prison personnel
; • Maligning or insulting any religious belief or group.
• Rendering personal services to or requiring the same from fellow inmate;
• Gambling;
Exchanging his uniform with another inmate or wearing another’s uniform;
• Using profane, vulgar, or obscene language or making loud or unusual noise;
• Loitering in the prison compound or reservation;
 • Giving gift or providing material or other assistance to fellow inmate or to the prison
authorities or personnel;
• Engaging in any private work for the benefit of a prison officer or employee;
• Controlling the activities of others;
• Tattooing himself or allowing himself to be tattooed;
• Disobeying legal orders of prison authorities promptly and courteously
• Threatening verbally or in writing another
• Possession of any cellular, pager or radio receiver, or any communication device;
• Making frivolous or groundless complaints; and
• Displaying behavior which might lead to disorder or violence or other which may endanger
the facility or outside community
Punishment
• Procedure:
• Written complaint filed at the office of the Superintendent by the aggrieved or any
inmate;
• If after initial investigation, the Superintendent may dismiss the complain if baseless,
otherwise he shall endorse the complaint to the Board from hearing;
• The board shall within five (5) days from termination of hearings decide the case;
• The hearing shall be summary and is not bound by the technical rules on evidence;
• The inmate charged shall be allowed to present evidence in the hearing
; • The decision of the board shall be subject to review and approval by the Superintendent;
• The decision as approved by the Superintendent shall be final.
Imposable Punishment
• Caution or reprimand;
• Cancellation of recreation, education, entertainment and visiting privileges;
• Deprivation of GCTA for a specific period;
• Change of security status to the next higher e.g. from medium to maximum;
• Confinement in disciplinary cell shall be done from one (1) to two (2) months depending
on gravity of the offense, if any of the mentioned penalties prove to be ineffective; and
• Use of handcuff or any instrument of restraint is not allowed except to prevent an escape
during transfer or movement or from harming himself or others or destruction of property
Rehabilitation and Treatment of Offenders
• The Bureau shall undertake rehabilitation and treatment programs to help an inmate lead
a responsible, law-abiding and productive life upon release. Inmate, public safety and the
requirements for effective custody shall take precedence over all other activities.
• Programs of Rehabilitation
• Health • Education – Elementary – Secondary – College; and
• Vocational Religious • Related rehabilitation services

BJMP TREATMENT OF INMATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

RULE IV
TREATMENT OF INMATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners provides that
“so far as possible, separate institutions or separate sections of an institution shall be used
for the treatment of the different classes of prisoners”. The BJMP has adhered to this
principle since its creation However, the rise in criminality in recent years, coupled with the
passage of more stringent laws (especially for drug-related offenses) and the adoption of
better crime solution methods resulted in a marked increase in inmate population in BJMP
detention centers. The lack of funds to expand existing jails or to build new ones aggravates
the situation. This rule, therefore, provides guidance to wardens and jail officers treating
unusual inmates or those with special needs, given the limited resources.
Section 33. BASIC POLICY
As a general rule, inmates with special needs should not be held in jails with other “regular”
inmates. For example, female inmates should be confined in institutions separate from
those used for males, and male youth offenders should not be mixed with adult offenders.
However, given the reality relative to budget constraints, increasing inmate population,
insufficient facilities and inadequately equipped detention homes, wardens and jail officers
shall endeavor to provide the best arrangement they can make for such inmates, in
safekeeping with this rule. It is assumed that the inmates have been properly evaluated and
classified for this purpose.
Section 34. HANDLING INMATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
The following guidelines shall be observed in handling inmates with special needs:
1. Female
a. The female dorm should be completely separated from the male dorm;
b. A female personnel shall be designated to keep the keys of the female
dorms;
c. Only work suitable to their age and physical condition should be assigned to
female inmates;
d. No male inmate shall be allowed to enter the female dorm;
e. Male personnel must provide female inmate with utmost privacy and
respect for personal space;
f. No male jail personnel should be allowed to enter the female dorm except
in emergency cases or when necessary;
g. Searches shall be performed by a female personnel trained in the conduct
of appropriate searching methods, shall be made in accordance with
established rules, and shall be provided with privacy during the procedure;
h. Medical/physical examination shall be performed by female health
personnel. In the absence of a female health staff, the examination shall be
performed by a male health personnel in the presence of a female staff;
and
i. Female inmates shall be provided with the opportunity to avail themselves
of all programs and activities male inmates are provided with.
2. Drug Users/Dependents/Alcoholics
a. Inmates found to be drug users/dependents/alcoholics should be segregated from other
inmates, especially during the withdrawal period;
b. Inmates undergoing drug/alcohol withdrawal must be referred to the jail psychiatrist,
physician or nurse for evaluation and management;
c. Appropriate measures should be taken to enable inmates to follow strictly the jail
physician’s advice regarding diet and other medical interventions/treatments during the
withdrawal period; BJMP Comprehensive Operations Manual Revised 2015
d. Maintain close supervision over inmates to prevent attempts to commit suicide or self-
mutilation by designating a jail personnel trained to manage such cases; and
e. Conducts a regular search of the inmate’s dorm and maintain constant alertness to
prevent the smuggling of narcotics, liquors and other dangerous drugs.
3. Mentally-ill
a. Inmates manifesting signs and symptoms of mental illness must be referred to the jail
psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment;
b. Disturbed inmates (mentally-ill inmates) should be transferred to mental institutions for
proper psychiatric treatment upon the issuance of a court order;
c. Close supervision and medical management of mentally-ill inmates should be maintained
by a jail medical personnel;
d. Place the mentally-ill inmates in separate dorms or in a special restraint room provided
for violent cases; and
e. Maintain close supervision over inmates to guard against suicidal attempts or violent
attacks on others
4. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
a. Segregate LGBTs to prevent their maltreatment and abuse by other
inmates and to prevent them from maltreating and abusing other inmates.
5. Sex Offenders
a. Inmates charged with sexually-related crimes should be segregated to prevent them from
taking advantage of other inmates; and
b. Maintain close supervision and control.
6. Suicidal Inmates
. Inmates manifesting signs and symptoms of depression/suicidal tendency must be referred
to the jail psychiatrist for evaluation and management;
b. Inmate who attempts to commit or has attempted to commit suicide must be transferred
to a government psychiatric hospital immediately upon issuance of court order;
c. Maintain close supervision over suicidal inmates at all times and designate personnel
trained to handle such cases; and BJMP Comprehensive Operations Manual 2015 Edition
d. Subject them to frequent strip/frisk searches, and greyhound operation for
tools/materials that can be used for suicide.
7. Sex Deviates
a. Homosexuals should be segregated immediately to prevent them from influencing other
inmates or being maltreated or abused by other inmates; and
b. Likewise, other sex deviates should be separated from other inmates for closer
supervision and control.
8. Escape-Prone Inmates
a. Escape-prone inmates should be held in the most secure quarters, preferably in single-
inmate cells, to minimize their contact with one another;
b. Their conduct/behavior should be closely watched/observed during and after visiting
hours and their activities, closely monitored;
c. They should be frequently strip searched and their quarters frequently inspected;
d. Special attention should be given to the examination of items recovered from strip
searches; and
e. Telephone calls must be restricted and only calls that can be monitored through an
extension line shall be allowed.
9. Inmates with Disability
• a. Inmates with disability should be segregated and closely supervised to protect
them from maltreatment and any form of abuse by other inmates, personnel and
visitors;
• b. Individual case management and special activities should be developed and
conducted to address distinct of the inmates;
• c. Collaboration with other government agencies should be done to ensure that
disabled inmates are provided with the services and benefits contemplated under
the Magna Carta for disabled persons; and
• d. Tasks related to self-care of inmates with disability shall be supervised and
assisted to avoid potential self-harm or accidents. BJMP Comprehensive Operations
Manual

10. Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)

Pursuant to the RA 9344, CICL shall not be confined in jails. Hence, serious efforts
shall be exerted by Wardens to immediately transfer the custody of any CICL to a
Youth Detention Home or Youth Rehabilitation Center.
a. Upon admission, CICL shall be subjected to a thorough physical examination. The
results of such examination shall form part of the records of the case of the CICL;
b. Provide a separate detention cell for CICL;
c. Continuously coordinate with the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) for the provision
of paralegal assistance to expedite CICL cases;
d. Continuous coordination and follow-up of CICL cases should be made facilitate the
provision of appropriate intervention programs by the DSWD;
e. The “Law on Proportionality" in the implementation of rehabilitation programs
should be observed making said rehabilitation programs distinct and different from
those given to adult inmates;
f. Unless absolutely necessary, a child in conflict with law should not be handcuffed
nor other instruments of restraint applied on him/her, when he or she attends
hearings or when he or she is brought to the hospital or is transferred to other
institutions;
g. The use of vulgar or profane words should be avoided in dealing CICL;
h. CICL should not be required to wear prison uniforms; and
i. Upon release from confinement, the records of the CICL shall be sealed, and at an
appropriate time, expunged.
11. Senior Citizen Inmates
a. Senior citizen inmates should be segregated and close supervised to protect them
from maltreatment and other forms of abuse by other inmates;
b. Individual case management strategies should be developed and adopted to
respond to the special needs of elderly inmates;
c. Collaboration with other government agencies and community-based senior
citizen organizations should be done to ensure that the services due the senior
citizen inmates are provided; and BJMP Comprehensive Operations Manual 2
d. Senior citizen inmates should be made to do tasks deemed fit and appropriate,
their age, capability, and physical condition considered.

12. Infirm Inmates

a. Inmates with contagious diseases must be segregated to prevent the spread of
said contagious diseases;
b. Infirm inmates should be referred to the jail physician or nurse for evaluation and
management; and
c. Infirm inmates must be closely monitored and provide with appropriate
medication and utmost care.
13. Pregnant Inmates/Female Inmates with Infants
a. Pregnant inmates must be referred to jail physician or nurse for pre-natal
examination;
b. They should be given tasks that are deemed fit and proper, their physical
limitations, considered;
c. During active labor, pregnant inmates should be transferred nearest government
hospital;
d. Treatment of mother and her infant/s shall be in accordance with the
e. Female inmates with infants shall be provided with ample privacy during
breastfeeding activity.
14. Inmates of Other Nationalities
Revised 2015
a. The Warden shall report in writing to the Bureau of Immigration and the
respective embassies of the detained foreigners the following:
1) Name of Jail;
2) Name of Foreigner;
3) Nationality and the number of his/her Alien Certificate of Registration, f any;
4) Age/Sex;
5) Offense Charged;
6) Case Number;
7) Court/Branch;
8) Status of Case; and
9) Additional data information.