CA 103 – Therapeutic Modalities down significant bodily marks, scars, tattoos and lesions based on the
MODULE 2 medical certificate presented by the committing officer. He or she
PDLs ADMISSION PROCESS AND PROCEDURE must ensure that his/her findings are congruent to the medical
certificate presented. Any discrepancy shall warrant further
investigation by and reporting of the same to the CHR.
Lesson 1: Bureau of Corrections
c. Results of the medical examination shall be recorded and shall
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMITMENT bear the signature of the physician or nurse who conducted the
No person shall be committed to any jail facility without the following examination. Medical issues will be attended to accordingly.
required documents: d. Dental Examination - The jail dentist shall perform a thorough
a. Commitment Order; dental examination and recording of his or her findings. The record
shall bear the signature of the dentist who conducted the examination.
b. Medical Certificate - recent medical certificate taken within Dental issues that need immediate attention shall be so attended to
24 hours prior to admission; accordingly.
c. Complaint/Information; e. Psychological Examination - The jail psychologist-in-charge
shall conduct psychological examination to determine the inmate’s
d. Police Booking Sheet; and
psychological state at the time of examination. Results will be
e. Certificate of Detention from PNP and/or NBI. recorded in the psychologist’s logbook or in the health assessment
card/HAS and shall bear the signature of the psychologist who
conducted the examination.
CLASSIFICATION PROCESS f. Social Case Study - The jail social worker at the ICCU shall
a. Admission of Inmate - Once the inmate has undergone the conduct in-depth interview with the newly admitted inmate, an
registration process; he/she will be temporarily housed at the Inmate interview that considers the "who the inmate is" from birth up to the
Classification and Counseling Unit (ICCU) in jails where it is present including his/her familial, educational, social, vocational and
available. The inmate shall stay at the ICCU for a minimum period of other issues that has an impact on his/her personality. The findings
thirty (30) days but not exceeding sixty (60) days or until the will be recorded and shall bear the signature of the social worker who
completion of the classification process. At the ICCU, the newly conducted the assessment. In jails without ICCU, the interview will be
committed inmate will undergo assessment by the different health done by the social worker-in-charge upon the order of the court or as
professionals. requested by the medical officer, the psychiatrist or the duly
designated jail warden for specific purposes.
b. Medical Examination - The jail medical Officer or the jail
officer designated nurse of the Health Unit will conduct a thorough g. Risk Assessment - A risk assessment tool shall be utilized to
physical examination on the newly committed inmate and will note determine the level of violence/risk the inmate poses, either external
or internal. This will help in the proper classification and segregation 8. The disciplinary board referred the inmate for further
of inmates and in the design of specific development plans. evaluation and management; and
h. Psychiatric Evaluation - Using the results of the psychological 9. The inmate is a recidivist for heinous crimes or was charged
examination, social case study, and risk assessment, the psychiatrist of a sexual offense or was
conducts a psychiatric evaluation to determine the present mental state
considered as violent sex offender. The working diagnosis will be
of the inmate and to diagnose any existing psychiatric illness for
recorded at the inmate’s health assessment card and the details of the
further treatment.
examination will be written in the psychiatrist’s logbook provided by
The result will be recorded and shall bear the signature of the the jail health unit. Every examination result shall bear the signature
psychiatrist who conducted the examination. The inmate shall undergo of the examining psychiatrist.
psychiatric evaluation under the following conditions:
i. Case Management - Each inmate will be assigned to a specific
1. The jail psychologist refers the inmate for further evaluation; case manager who may either be a psychologist, a social worker or a
nurse. The case manager shall be responsible for the consolidation of
2. The court orders the psychological/psychiatric evaluation of
all the results and shall make the proper decision as to the
the inmate;
classification of the inmates and the identification development
3. The inmate was/is manifesting behavioral oddities; programs for each inmate.
4. The inmate discloses or admits upon inquiry by the admitting
health staff that he/she had previous psychiatric consultation or had
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5. The inmate discloses or admits upon inquiry by the admitting
-This is a special unit of prison (Camp Sampaguita) where new
health staff that he/she had attempted to commit or had committed
prisoners undergo diagnostic examination, study and observation for
suicide or that he or she has noticeable body marks or scars indicating
the purpose of determining the programs of treatment and training best
history of suicidal behavior;
suited to their needs FOR A TOTAL PERIOD OF 60 DAYS and the
6. The inmate discloses or admits that he or she has a history of institution to which they should be transferred.
recent torture, or he or she has been a victim of physical abuse or
domestic violence;
It is composed of the following staff members:
7. The inmate discloses upon inquiry by the health staff that
he/she has recently ingested/abused illicit substances or that he or she 1. Psychiatrist – responsible in the examination of the prisoner’s
is an alcohol or other illicit substance dependent; mental and emotional make-up.
2. Psychologist – responsible to conduct study on the character BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS’ SECURITY AND
and behavior of the prisoners. SAFEKEEPING PROCEDURE
3. Sociologist – study the social case situation of the individual Guidelines
prisoner.
I. Searching
4. Educational Counselor – conducts orientation classes in order
1. Search of PDL and Personal effect:
to change inmates’ attitude towards education and recommends
educational program for prisoners. a) Upon admission, the PDL shall be searched thoroughly. He
shall be allowed to retain in his possession only such articles as
5. Vocational Counselor – to test the prisoner’s special abilities,
authorized by the prison administration;
interest, and skills and recommends for the vocational course best
suited to the prisoner. b) A list of all articles taken from the PDL shall be entered in the
PDL record and receipted for by the guard in charge thereof;
6. Chaplain – encourage the prisoner to participate in religious
activities. c) All articles taken from the PDL shall be returned to him upon
his discharge unless previously disposed of at the PDL’s request or
7. Medical Officer – conducts physical examination and
ordered condemned by the Superintendent after a lapse of two (2)
recommends medical treatment of prisoners.
years.
8. Custodial-Correctional Officer – recommends the transfer and
type of custody of
2. Confiscation of Contraband
inmates.
a) Narcotics and all other prohibited drugs or substances;
b) All types of weapons, substances or chemicals that may cause
injury to persons;
The Quarantine Cell or Unit
c) Other items or articles which a PDL is not allowed to possess
- This may be a unit of the prison or a section of the RDC where the under prison rules shall be considered as contraband and shall be
prisoner is given thorough physical examination including blood test, confiscated accordingly.
X-rays, vaccinations, and immunity for 5 to 10 days. This is for the
II. Receiving
purpose of insuring that the prisoner is not suffering from any
cantagious disease, which might be transferred to the prison 1. Admission
population.
A PDL shall be received at the Assessment Rehabilitation Program
Development and Monitoring Division (ARPDMD) for New Bilibid
Prison and in the Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC)for other iii. Assigned a permanent prison number; and
operating prison and penal farms upon presentation of the following
iv. The male PDL shall then be given a regulation haircut and his
documents:
beard/mustache, if any, shall be shaven off.
a) Mittimus/Commitment Order of the court;
5. Hairpieces
b) Information and Court decision in the case;
a) A PDL may not wear a wig or artificial hairpiece, unless
c) Certificate of Detention, if any; and d. Certificate that the case medical authorization to do so is approved by the Superintendent.
is not on appeal. A female PDL shall only be received at CIW.
6. Place of Admission
2. Form of mittimus/commitment order
a) A PDL shall be placed in an area that is physically separated
a) It shall be under the signature of the judge; from the general prison population.
b) It shall bear the seal of the court; and
c) It shall be duly attested by the Clerk of Court.
3. Registration Sheet 1. Documentary basis for release – PDL shall not be released on
the basis of authority relayed through telegram or telephone. PDL to
a) A prison shall keep a bound registration sheet wherein all
be released by reason of acquittal, dismissal of the case, the filing of
commitments shall be recorded chronologically. The register shall
bond or payment of indemnity shall only be released upon receipt by
contain the following entries:
the Superintendent of a written order bearing the seal of the court and
i. Name of PDL; duly signed by the Clerk of Court or by the judge thereof. The release
order shall bear the full name of PDL, the crime charged, the number
ii. Reason for commitment and the authority thereof; of the case, and such other details as will enable the releasing officer
iii. Sentence; d. Date and hour of admission; and to properly identify the PDL to be released.
iv. Date and hour of discharge or transfer and basis thereof.
4. Admission process 2. Prompt release of PDL – A PDL shall be released without
delay. However, before releasing the PDL who is suffering from a
a) After registration, the PDL shall be: communicable disease or mental derangement, and who cannot defray
the expenses of his treatment, the Superintendent shall take the
i. Photographed, front and side view;
necessary steps to arrange for the follow-up treatment of the PDL in
ii. Fingerprinted; an appropriate government institution.