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CLJ1: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

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IV. CORRECTIONS –The fourth pillar of the CJS

Corrections – deals with punishment, treatment and incarceration of offenders.
Corrections as the fourth pillar takes over the criminal treatment once the accused, after having been
found guilty, is meted out the penalty for the crime he committed. He can apply for probation or he could be
turned over to a non – institutional or institutional agency or facility for custodial treatment and rehabilitation.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF CORRECTIONS IN RELATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF CJS

1. To maintain the institutions – the correctional component is responsible for maintaining prisons, jails
and other institutional facilities to receive convicted offenders sentence to periods of incarceration.
2. To protect law abiding members of society – Corrections custody and security in order to keep
sentenced offenders removed from the free world so that they cannot commit further crimes on society.
3. To reform offenders – It is responsible for developing and providing services to assist incarcerated
offenders to reform and assist them in returning to society and in leading a non-criminal life after his/her
release.
4. To deter crimes – It is responsible for encouraging incarcerated and potential offenders to lead law-
abiding lives the experience of incarceration and the denial of freedom to live in a free society.

TIME WHEN CORRECTIONS ENTER INTO THE PICTURE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF CJS
Correctional Institutions enter into the picture, as a rule, when the conviction of the accused has
become final and executory. That is, when the judicial process has been completed and the court issues
MITTIMUS for the enforcement of its decision.
Although, Correctional Institutions, Jails in particular, may receive an accused for custody or detention
only, in which case the court issues a COMMITMENT ORDER.

MITTIMUS
It is a warrant issued by a court bearing its seal and the signature of the judge directing the jail or prison
authorities to receive the convicted offender for service of sentence.

COMMITMENT ORDER
It is a written order of a court or authority consigning a person to jail or prison for detention.

PURPOSES OF CORRECTION
1. Deterrence.
2. Rehabilitation.
3. Reintegration
4. Isolation and Incapacitation.
5. Punishment.

DIFFERENT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES:

1. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm – located in Occidental Mindoro. Established on September 26,
1954 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 72.
It is the youngest colony of the bureau.
2. Leyte Regional Prison – situated in Abuyog, Southern Leyte, established a year after declaration of
Martial law in 1972.
3. New Bilibid Prison – located in Muntinlupa, it was officially named New Bilibid Prison on January 22,
141.
4. Correctional Institution for Women – located at Mandaluyong City. Philippine Legislature passed
Republic Act 3579 in November 1929 which authorize the transfer of all women inmates from Old Bilibid
Prison to CIW. On February 14, 1931, the women prisoners were transferred from Old Bilibid Prison to
the building especially constructed to them. Its old name “Women’s Prison” was changed to
“Correctional Institution for Women”.
5. Iwahig Penal Colony – located at Palawan, established on November 16, 1904 by Governor Luke
Wright.
6. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm – established in Southern Zamboanga on August 21, 1870
through a royal decree promulgated in 1869. Considered the oldest penal facility in the country.
Originally established for persons convicted of political crimes. It was here in Dapitan Zamboanga
where Dr. Jose Rizal was incarcerated.
7. Davao Penal Colony – located in Davao Del Norte, the first penal settlement founded and organized
under Filipino administration. It was formally established on January 21, 1932 by virtue of Act No. 3732.
Directions/ Instruction
Read and analyze the question
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IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING BASED ON THE GIVEN TERMINOLOGIES (2 POINTS EACH)

USE CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY, STRICTLY NO ERASURES

1. When was the Davao Penal Colony formally established?

a. January 21, 1932 c. January 21, 1942
b. January 21, 1952 d. January 21, 1962
2. Which of the following institutions is located in Mandaluyong City?
a. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm b. Leyte Regional Prison
b. Correctional Institution for Women d. Iwahig Penal Colony
3. Which institution was originally established for persons convicted of political crimes?
a. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm c. Leyte Regional Prison
b. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm d. Davao Penal Colony
4. When was the Correctional Institution for Women's name changed from Women's Prison?
a. 1929 b. 1931 c. 1933 d. 1935
5. In what year was the Davao Penal Colony founded?
a. 1930 b. 1932 c. 1934 d. 1936
6. Which institution is located in Occidental Mindoro?
a. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm c. Leyte Regional Prison
b. New Bilibid Prison d. Iwahig Penal Colony
7. What was the name of the Correctional Institution for Women before it was changed?
a. Old Bilibid Prison c. Women's Prison
b. Correctional Institute for Women d. New Bilibid Prison
8. Which institution is located in Palawan?
a. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm c. Leyte Regional Prison
b. Iwahig Penal Colony d. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
9. Among them, who was incarcerated at the Dapitan, Zamboanga?
a. Dr. Jose Rizal c. Andres Bonifacio
b. Apolinario Mabini d. Emilio Aguinaldo
10. What is the primary goal of corrections in terms of offenders?
a. To punish offenders
b. To rehabilitate offenders
c. To investigate crimes
d. To arrest offenders