CA 1 - INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS

Topic No. 8

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

Prof. Christian Mark G. Rey

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Brief History of Jail

The jail is said to have originated in Medieval England. When Henry II ordered that
the sheriff in each institutions spread through England in 1166. originally conceived as a
place for detaining suspected offenders until they could be tried, jails eventually came to
serve the dual purpose purposes of detention and punishment.
The concept of the English jail was brought to the colonies soon after the settlers
arrived from the Old World, the jail was used to detain those awaiting trial and those
awaiting punishment; the stocks and pillory and the whipping post being located nearby.
At the start of the nineteenth century, children, debtors, slaves, mentally-ill and
physically ill were usually sent to other institutions, Both pre-trial and began to house in
jails.
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Types of Jails
1. Lock-up – is a security facility for the temporary detention of persons held for
investigation or awaiting preliminary hearing.
2. Ordinary Jail – houses both offenders awaiting court action and those serving short
sentences usually up to three (3) years.
3. Work Houses – jail farm or Camp-houses minimum custody offenders serving short
sentences with constructive work programs.
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• The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology also referred to as the Jail
Bureau was created pursuant to Section 60, RA 6975, and initially consisting of
uniformed officers and members of the Jail Management and Penology Service
as constituted under PD 765.

• BJMP is headed by a Chief with the rank of Director who is appointed by the
President upon the recommendation of DILG Secretary

• It is in charge of all
District
City
Municipal Jails nationwide
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Organization of BJMP under RA 6975

• The Jail Bureau shall be headed by a Chief who shall be assisted by a Deputy
Chief.
• The Jail Bureau shall be composed of city and municipal jails, each headed by
a city or municipal jail warden: Provided that in case of large cities
municipalities, a district jail with subordinate jails headed by a District Jail
Warden may be established as necessary.
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BJMP Profile
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BJMP PROFILE
 
As one of the five pillars of the Criminal Justice System, the BJMP was created to
address growing concern of jail management and penology problem. Primarily, its clients are
detainees accused before a court who are temporarily confined in such jails while
undergoing investigation, waiting final judgement and those who are serving sentence
promulgated by the court 3 years and below.
As provided for under R.A. No. 6975, the Jail Bureau is mandated to take operational
and administrative control over all city, district and municipal jails. The Bureau has four major
areas of rehabilitation program, namely: Livelihood Projects, Educational and Vocational
Training, Recreation and Sports, and Religious/ Spiritual Activities.
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These were continuously implemented to eliminate the offenders' pattern of criminal

behaviour and to reform them to become law-abiding and productive citizens. Although the
workplace of the Jail Bureau is confined inside the portals of jail to safeguard inmates,
nonetheless, the Bureau has an inherent function of informing the public of jail operations
and other matters concerning the corrections pillar of the Philippines. Coincidentally, being a
new and growing Bureau, BJMP aims to keep the public abreast of information regarding jail
management and penology.
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Republic Act No. 6975 otherwise known as the, “Department of the Interior and Local
Government Act of 1990” specifically Chapter V Section 60 – 65 provides that the task of jail
management and penology shall be the responsibility of the Bureau of Jail Management
and Penology (BJMP). Based on this mandate, the BJMP defined its vision, mission,
powers, functions, values, objectives and principles as an institution, in a consultative and
participatory strategic planning session.
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Subsequently, Republic Act No. 9263 also known as the, “Bureau of Fire Protection
and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004” and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations strengthened the provisions of RA 6975, redefined
many of the BJMP’s existing policies and restricted the Bureau’s organization.
Furthermore, Republic Act No. 9592 approved on May 08, 2009 known as, “An act
extending for five (5) years the reglementary period for complying with the minimum
educational qualification and appropriate eligibility in the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)”, amending for the purpose
certain provision of Republic Act No. 9263 and for other purposes.
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History
On January 2, 1991, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was created thru
Republic Act 6975 as a line Bureau under the Department of Interior and Local Government.
The Jail Bureau is the upgraded version of its forerunner, the Office of Jail Management and
Penology of the defunct PC/INP last headed by BRIG GEN Arsenio E. Concepcion.
As mandated by law, the BJMP shall operate under the reorganized Department of the
Interior and Local Government. Starting from scratch with 500 personnel in 1991 the BJMP
weaned from its mother PC/INP as a mere component to become a full-fledge bureau.
DIRECTOR CHARLES S. MONDEJAR took his oath of office on July 1 of 1991 as the first
Chief of the Bureau.
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology supervises and controls all district, city
and municipal jails.
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Vision:
A premier institution highly regarded by society for the secure and humane treatment of Persons
Deprived of Liberty (PDL) by its competent and motivated corps.
 
Mission:
To enhance public safety by ensuring humane safekeeping and development of Persons Deprived
of Liberty (PDL) in all district, city, and municipal jails for their reintegration to society.
 
Mandate
BJMP is mandated to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all district,
city and municipal jails nationwide with pronged tasks of safekeeping and development of
inmates.
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Functions:
In line with its mission, the Jail Bureau endeavors to perform the following --
1. Formulate policies and guidelines in the administration of all district, city, and
municipal jails nationwide;
2. Implement strong security measures for the control of inmates;
3. Provide for the basic needs of inmates;
4. Conduct activities for the development of inmates;
5. Improve jail facilities; and,
6. Promote the general welfare and development of personnel.
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Major Program
There are four (4) major programs under the mandate of BJMP and they are the following:
1. Inmates custody, security and control program
2. Inmates welfare and development program
3. Decongestion program
4. Good governance
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Core Programs of BJMP

A. Provisions of Basic Needs

All PDL under custody are provided with three (3) meals (breakfast, lunch and
supper). Adequate supply of potable water is made available to them at all times.
Likewise, upon admission, each PDL is issued his or her PDL uniform consisting of the
yellow shirt and brown jogging pants. Hygiene kits are also distributed to the PDL on
monthly or quarterly basis. Occasionally, the provision of basic needs for the PDL is
supplemented by the food and non-food donations from local government units, non-
government organizations, business sector and private individuals.
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B. Health Services
Health services for PDL consist of interventions towards the prevention, promotion,
treatment of illnesses and rehabilitation. All PDL undergo medical assessment upon
admission. During confinement, PDL are provided with health education and
counseling, medical consultations, regular health monitoring, and provided medicines
subject to availability. To maintain the physical health of PDL, they are allowed daily
sunning and physical exercises.
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C. Educational Program
The educational program aims to provide opportunities for PDL to achieve
mandatory education. For this reason, BJMP adopted the Alternative Learning System
(ALS) of the Department of Education for the PDL to earn their elementary and high
school diplomas. Teachers in the jail-based ALS are BJMP Personnel who are
professional teachers and trained on the Instructional Method for ALS. In jails where
there are no personnel trained to handle ALS classes, the ALS teachers would be
coming from the Department of Education. All PDL enrolled in the ALS earn their
respective Time Allowance for Teaching, Studying and Mentoring (TASTM) pursuant to
RA 10592.
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D. Skills Training/ Enhancement Program

The objective of the skills training program is to equip the PDL with
technical/vocational skills which they can use in seeking employment or starting their
own business after release from confinement. To make the PDL as competitive as other
potential job seekers, the skills trainings preferred are those accredited by the Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) so that the PDL will be able to
earn National Certifications. Thus, only the PDL who meet the eligibility requirements of
the specific skills training program being offered can participate.
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E. Livelihood Program
The livelihood program presents income-generating activities to PDL during their
confinement where they are able to earn for their personal upkeep and for financial
support to their families. The capital for the livelihood project are either from BJMP for
BJMP-funded projects or from the common fund of a group of PDL for non-BJMP
funded projects. Examples of continuing and most popular livelihood projects of PDL
are bags and purses, bonsai made of beads, pastries, rugs, paper crafts, and wood
crafts. To help the PDL earn from these livelihood projects, the jail unit Welfare and
Development Officer (UWDO) facilitates the sale of the products in display centers or
livelihood caravans organized by the local government units and other service
providers. In addition, online or e-marketing of PDL products is also run by the jail unit
Welfare and Development Office.
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F. Behavioral Management/ Modification Program

BJMP implements the Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) to
manage and modify behaviors of PDL with the goal of positively changing their thinking
and behavior through structured group processes. The program endeavors to teach and
model positive thinking, pro-social values, good decision-making, and positive coping.
Through the program, PDL are trained on socially acceptable ways of behaving and
relating with their fellow PDL and with personnel and visitors thereby fostering a
therapeutic jail environment and maintaining a peaceful communal atmosphere.
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G. Interfaith Program
PDL are provided with the opportunity to practice their faith while under custody
without discrimination, subject only to usual safety and security measures. The BJMP
chaplains and imams provide different religious services such as but not limited to mass
celebrations, communal prayers, spiritual counseling, catechism, and others. Religious
organizations and their respective ministers/pastors and leaders are accredited by
BJMP to facilitate their regular contact with PDL for the provision of religious services.
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H. Cultural and Sports Program

The cultural program aims to promote camaraderie among PDL, encourage the
development of self-confidence and sharing of cultural talents as form of positive
entertainment. Cultural activities allowed in jails include dance, singing, theatre/drama,
and art workshops. Also, through this program, PDL experience some sense of social
normalcy through the communal celebrations of socio-cultural events like birthdays,
Valentine’s Day, Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day, Christmas, Lent and Easter, Ramadan,
local festivals and other similar activities.
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Core Programs of BJMP

I. Paralegal Program
The main objective of the Paralegal Program is to address the overcrowding in jail
facilities. Through the paralegal program, PDL are assisted in availing of the different
early modes of release. Regional and jail paralegal officers conduct continuous
informative seminars/orientations to PDL on their rights, modes of early release, and
other paralegal/legal remedies which can be availed of by them. Other paralegal
services include paralegal counseling and case follow-up in the courts by the jail
paralegal officers.
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Core Programs of BJMP

J. E-Dalaw Program
The E-DALAW service is an alternative to the traditional face-to-face visitation
between PDL and respective families. This service enables the PDL to connect with
his/her family through a supervised video call and chat. The program is conceptualized
specifically to cater to PDL whose family members cannot go to the jail for actual visit
because of the long distance to the jail from the residence or workplace of the family
members. However, in case of jail lockdown by reason of public health emergency
where visitation is suspended, all PDL are allowed to use the e-dalaw to communicate
with their families on equitable rotation basis.
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Jail Defined
Are institutions for the confinement of persons who are awaiting final
disposition of their criminal cases and also the service of those convicted and
punished with shorter sentences, usually up to three (3) years.
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Classification of Jails

District Jail

• Is a facility or place of confinement for inmates coming from a city or clustered

municipalities who are awaiting or undergoing trial or serving sentence of a
term of one (1) day to three (3) years.
• It is headed by Jail Warden/Wardress.
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Classification of Jails

City Jail
 
• Is a facility or place of confinement for inmates whose sentenced ranging from
one (1) day to three (3) years and for those who awaiting or undergoing trial or
waiting for judgment of the court.
• It is headed by Jail Warden/Wardress.
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Classification of Jails

Municipal Jail
 
• Is a facility or place of confinement for inmates whose sentenced ranging from
one (1) day to six (6) months and for those who are awaiting or undergoing
trial or waiting of judgment of court.
• It is headed by Jail Warden/Wardress.
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Commitment and Classification of Prisoners and Detainees

A person can be committed to jail only upon the issuance of an appropriate

order by a competent court or authority so mandated under Philippine laws. This
Rule enumerates courts and authorities, and classifies inmates according to the
conditions for their commitment.
 
COMMITMENT - means entrusting for the confinement of an inmate to a jail
by a competent court or authority, for the purposes of safekeeping during the
pendency of his/her case.
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Commitment and Classification of Prisoners and Detainees

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMITMENT

No person shall be committed to any jail facility without the following required documents:
a. Commitment Order;
b. Medical Certificate - recent medical certificate taken within 24 hours prior to
admission;
c. Complaint/Information;
d. Police Booking Sheet; and
e. Certificate of Detention from PNP and/or NBI.
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Commitment and Classification of Prisoners and Detainees

COURTS AND OTHER ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT A PERSON TO JAIL- The following
(courts and entities) are authorized to commit a person to jail:
a. Supreme Court;
b. Court of Appeals;
c. Sandiganbayan;
d. Regional Trial Court;
e. Metropolitan/Municipal Trial Court;
f. Municipal Circuit Trial Court;
g. Congress of the Philippines; and
h. All other administrative bodies or persons authorized by law to arrest and commit a person to
jail.
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Classification of inmates in the Bureau of Jail Management and

Penology

CLASSIFICATION - refers to assigning or to grouping of inmates according to their

respective penalty, gender, age, nationality, health, criminal records, etc.
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Classification of inmates in the Bureau of Jail Management and

Penology
Category of inmate

INMATE

Prisoner Detainee
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Classification of inmates in the Bureau of Jail Management and

Penology
Category of inmate

INMATES
Detainee
Prisoner

Is an inmate who is convicted by final

judgment
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Classification of inmates in the Bureau of Jail Management and

Penology
Category of inmate

INMATES
Prisoners
Detainee

is an inmate who is undergoing investigation,

trial or awaiting trial or awaiting sentencing.
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Classification of inmates in the Bureau of Jail Management and

Penology
Category of inmate

INMATES
Prisoners
Detainee
Classification of detainee

• Those who undergoing investigation

• Those awaiting or undergoing trial
• Those awaiting final judgment
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Classification of inmates in the Bureau of Jail Management and

Penology
Category of inmate

INMATES
Detainee
Prisoner
Classification of Prisoners

• Insular Prisoner
• Provincial Prisoner
• City Prisoner
• Municipal Prisoner
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Classification of Prisoner

1. Insular Prisoner

• Is one who is sentenced to a prison term of three (3) years and one (1) day to
death

2. Provincial Prisoner

• Is one who is sentenced to a prison term of six (6) months and one (1) day to
three (3) years
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Classification of Prisoner

3. City Prisoner

• Is one who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to three (3) years

4. Municipal Prisoner

• Is one who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to six (6) months
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Inmates Security Classification

1. High Risk Inmate

• Refers to an inmate who has a capability and tendency of escaping or getting
involved in violence and disturbance inside the jail as observed personally by
the jail personnel and the administration
(BJMP NCR Operation Memo, 2012)
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Inmates Security Classification

2. High Profile Inmate

• Refers to a legally detained person, classified as high risk or low risk,

prominent, well-known in society or is involved in a highly confidential case or
cases and sensationalized by media through publication in newsprint, radio
and T.V with nationwide coverage for not less than twenty (20) days, including
• but not limited to:

• prominent politicians,
• big time drug and gambling lords;
• kidnapping syndicate leaders;
• police and military officers;
• terrorist group leaders and members
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Inmates Security Classification

3. Ordinary Inmate

• Refers to an inmate who is neither high risk nor high profile inmate.
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Inmates Security Classification

Color of Uniform

The institutional color of the uniform for both prisoners and detainees in any city
or municipal jail is yellow.
Inmate with special needs
1. Female inmates
• The rule is that female inmates and female quarters must be fully separated from male
inmates and male quarters, no male inmate may be allowed to enter female quarters and
no female inmate may be allowed to enter male quarters.

2. Drug users, Dependents or Addicts

• Inmates who are officially identified as drug users, dependents or addicts must be
separated from other inmates. Their medications, such as sedatives and stimulants may
only be prescribed by a qualified physician.

3. Alcoholics
• As with drug addicts, alcoholics must also be placed in separate quarters. Regular
searches are also conducted to ensure that no smuggling of liquor and other intoxicating
drinks or products containing alcohol can take place.
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4. Mentally-ill
• Mentally-ill inmates must be places in separate cells and there must be a facility
for violent inmates, such as special restraint rooms. They must be transferred to
mental institutions for proper psychiatric treatment

5. Suicidal inmates
• As the name their category denotes, these inmates need to be given close and
constant supervision to prevent suicides and self-mutilations.

6. Handicapped, Aged and infirmed

• Handicapped inmates are those with physical deformities or disabilities that
result in restricted movements. Aged inmates include the elderly and infirmed
inmates are those who are sick

7. Non-Philippine citizen inmates

• This category includes aliens or foreigners
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