LEA-MID-2
LEA-MID-2
LEA 2
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILIPPINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Is a social institution and a system.
the system attempts to meet society’s needs for law and order.
Criminal justice depends on due process involving the 5 pillars
as the machinery of the state or government which enforces the rules of conduct
necessary to protect life and property and maintain peace and order
Provided by law and the rules of court of service and justice that is effective, accurate,
fair and respectful to HR
5 PILLARS OF PHILIPPINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM NAMELY;
1. police/law enforcement- prime mover
2. Prosecution – prosecution arm
3. Courts - determiner
4. Correction- rehabilitative arm
5. Community- informal
a. Crime prevention
b. Suppression of criminal conduct
c. Review of legality
d. Judicial determination of guilt or innocence
e. Legal and proper disposition
f. Correction and rehabilitation
DISTINCTION BETWEEN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
2 MODELS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
FIRST PILLAR – POLICE/ LAW ENFORCEMENT
POLICE - “POLITIA”
Greek word - “POLITEIA”
NAPOLCOM
Exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the Philippine
National Police (PNP)