Probation may be availed by convicted criminal -If imprisonment is not exceeding 1 year, the

offender. The period to serve sentence of the period of probation is 2 years.

criminal offender is suspended during the
-Exceeding 1 year, 6 years probation.
probation. The criminal offender is mandated to
follow the terms and conditions of the parole
order issued by the Court.
Mandatory condition in the probation

1) To present himself to the PO within

Vision 72hrs after receipt of Probation Order
from the court.
By 2024, the Department of Justice-Parole and
2) To report to the PO within once a
Probation Administration is the ASEAN’s
month, or to any term or condition
community-based correction in crime
stated in the probation order
prevention.
Discretionary condition (M2ECS-PAID)
Mission
-cooperate with PO
To rehabilitate and reintegrate persons on
-undergo medical, physical examination
community-based correction for peace and
-meet family responsibilities
social justice.
-permit the PO visitation
-avoid drinking of excessive alcohol
-avoid visiting places of ill-repute
Goals/Purpose

To rehabilitate and reform the offender to

become a law-abiding citizen

To decongest courts

To minimize financial drain to the government

Disqualification (6-NOPE)

1. The service of conviction imprisonment

exceeds 6 years
2. Commits crime against national security
3. Once availed of probation
4. Previously convicted for imprisonment
exceeding 6 months and/or a fine of
more than 1000php
5. Sentence to serve imprisonment before
the effectivity of PD 968

Period of Probation