What is the origin of the BJMP?

History. It was created on January 2, 1991 by virtue of Republic Act No. 6975 also known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990.

What is the role of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology?

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 PDL.

What law created the BuCor and BJMP?

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-third day of July, two thousand twelve. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION 1. Short Title….Republic Act No. 10575.

Age Age Basis for Computing Benefits
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What are the four major programs of BJMP?

There are four (4) major programs under the mandate of BJMP and they are the following:

  • PDL custody, security and control program.
  • PDL welfare and development program.
  • Decongestion program.
  • Good governance.

What law creates Bureau of Jail Management at Penology?

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. As mandated by law, the BJMP shall operate under the reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government.

What is the composition of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology?

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, also referred to as the Jail Bureau, was created pursuant to Section 60 to 65, Chapter V, RA No. 6975, and initially consisting of uniformed officers and members of the Jail Management and Penology service as constituted under Presidential Decree No. 765.

What are the differences between the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Bureau of Corrections?

The BuCor is an attached agency of the Department of Justice (DOJ) where convicted inmates are imprisoned. Meanwhile, the BJMP is an agency under the watch of the DILG which handles the district, city, and municipal jails where persons deprived of liberty (PDL) still facing trial are held.

What is the highest rank on Bureau of Jail Management and Penology?

Jail Director (JDir.) – 2-star Major General (Chief of the Bureau; BJMP highest ranking official).

What does PDL mean in jail?

persons deprived of liberty
April Rose Ayangwa revealed that they no longer use the term “inmates” but “persons deprived of liberty” (PDL) instead for those who are still awaiting judgment or undergoing trial. Prisoners are those who have already been convicted by the courts.

What is the traditional goal of Penology?

Penology is concerned with the effectiveness of those social processes devised and adopted for the prevention of crime, via the repression or inhibition of criminal intent via the fear of punishment.

What is the traditional goal of penology?

When was office of Jail Management and Penology created?

It was created on January 2, 1991 by virtue of Republic Act No. 6975 also known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990. Prior to its creation, the Office of Jail Management and Penology of then Philippine Constabulary – Integrated National Police was the agency handling the local penology of the Philippines.

When did the BJMP become a Department of the Interior?

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-fledged bureau.

Why was the BJMP created in the criminal justice system?

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.

What is the role of the Jail Bureau?

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.