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Good Conduct Time

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Allowance (GCTA)
Special Time Allowance

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What is good conduct time allowance (CGTA)?

"Good Conduct Time Allowance" (GCTA) - a

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priviledge granted to a prisoner, whether detained
or convicted by final judgment, entitling him to a
reduction of his jail or prison term for every month
of actual detention or service of sentence as a
reward for good conduct and exemplary behavior.

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What is Republic Act No. 10592?

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Republic Act 10592 was enacted in 2013,
amending RA 3815 or the Revised Penal
Code (RPC). The law increased the GCTA of
prisoners to be credited in the service of
their sentence.
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What is RA 10592 and how does it work?

 expand the application of the GCTA to those under preventive

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imprisonment or those detained prior and during criminal trial, who
are deemed too dangerous for release;
 increase the number of days that may be credited for GCTA;
 allow an additional sentence deduction of 15 days for each month of
study, teaching, or mentoring service; and
 expand the special time allowance for loyalty and make it applicable
to those under preventive imprisonment.

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Who can benefit from the law?

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Inmates who display “good behavior and [have] no
record of breach of discipline or violation of prison
rules and regulations” may be eligible for GCTA

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Who are excluded from the law?

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Recidivists or those who “have been convicted
previously twice or more times of any crime
Those who are habitual delinquents
Escapees and persons charges with heinous
crimes

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What is the essence of GCTA in the

Philippines?

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The essence of GCTA (good conduct time
allowance) is to give chance to those who
have done well in prison.

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How does GCTA affects the inmate?

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It allows for a reduction of sentences of
PDLs, defending on how well they abide by
rules and regulations inside the prison.

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Who grants special time allowance?

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Whenever lawfully justified, the Director of the
Bureau of Corrections, the Chief of the Bureau of
Jail Management and Penology and/or the Warden
of a provincial, district, municipal or city jail shall
grant allowances for good conduct.

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THANK YOU!

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GROUP 3
Abuel, John Edward

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Gabriel, Kins Louisse
Inoc, Chelsi
Maranan, Mico
Monsalve, Ian
Regenio, Sheila
Villanueva, Aljune
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