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Police Case Folder

The document outlines the standard contents of a Police Investigation Case Folder used by the Philippine National Police, detailing the required front cover information, inside contents including investigation reports, affidavits, documentary evidence, arrest records, and legal documents. It also mentions optional attachments like CCTV footage and social media screenshots. This structure follows the PNP Criminal Investigation Manual and DOJ rules to ensure thorough documentation of cases.

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Police Case Folder

The document outlines the standard contents of a Police Investigation Case Folder used by the Philippine National Police, detailing the required front cover information, inside contents including investigation reports, affidavits, documentary evidence, arrest records, and legal documents. It also mentions optional attachments like CCTV footage and social media screenshots. This structure follows the PNP Criminal Investigation Manual and DOJ rules to ensure thorough documentation of cases.

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Got it 👍 — you’re asking about the contents of a Police Investigation Case Folder in the

Philippines (used by the Philippine National Police – PNP or sometimes by NBI).

Here’s a standard list of documents and attachments typically found in a PNP Case Folder,
following PNP Investigation Procedures (per PNP Criminal Investigation Manual & DOJ rules):

Standard Contents of a Police Investigation Case Folder


I. Front Cover Information

 Case title (e.g., People of the Philippines vs. Juan Dela Cruz)
 Type of case/offense (e.g., Theft, Homicide, RA 9165 violation)
 Case number
 Name(s) of complainant(s) and suspect(s)
 Date, place of commission
 Investigating unit/station
 Name of investigator-on-case

II. Inside Contents (Arranged in Proper Order)


A. Investigation Reports

1. Initial Police Report / Spot Report


o Brief account of the incident when first reported.
2. Progress / Follow-up Reports
o Updates during the investigation (surveillance, interviews,
recovery of items).
3. Final Investigation Report
o Summary and recommendation for filing or closure.
4. After-Operation Report (if applicable)
o For operations resulting in arrests, seizures, or raids.

B. Affidavits and Statements

5. Complaint-Affidavit – from the victim or complainant.


6. Joint Affidavit of Arrest – from arresting officers (if there was an
arrest).
7. Affidavit of Witnesses – statements of witnesses.
8. Counter-Affidavit / Sworn Statement of Respondent (if
submitted).
C. Documentary Evidence

9. Photographs – crime scene, victims, suspects, and recovered


evidence.
10. Sketch / Diagram – crime scene sketch with measurements.
11. Inventory of Recovered Items / Evidence.
12. Chain of Custody Form – for seized evidence (especially for
drugs under RA 9165).
13. Forensic / Laboratory Reports – from SOCO, Crime Lab, or
NBI.
14. Autopsy Report / Medico-Legal Certificate (if applicable).
15. Ballistic / Fingerprint / Drug Test Results (if applicable).

D. Arrest and Identification Records

16. Booking Sheet and Arrest Report.


17. Mugshots and Fingerprint Cards.
18. Waiver of Detention (if suspect detained beyond reglementary
period).
19. Certificate of Turnover of Suspect / Evidence (to jail or
prosecutor).

E. Legal and Transmittal Documents

20. Transmittal Letter to Prosecutor’s Office.


21. Subpoena / Return of Subpoena (if applicable).
22. Case Summary Sheet / Docket Sheet.
23. Checklist of Case Folder Contents (signed by investigator
and approving officer).
24. Investigator’s Certification – certifying completeness and
correctness.

III. Optional Attachments (as applicable)

 CCTV footages (in DVD/USB, with certification)


 Screenshot printouts (e.g., text messages, social media posts)
 Sworn certification of photographs and digital evidence
 SOCO Report with attached documentation
Would you like me to show you the official PNP case folder format or sample layout
(arrangement and labeling) as used in actual investigations (e.g., “Left side – evidence; right
side – affidavits”)? I can list that next.

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