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Suspension of Arraignment

Explore Suspension of Arraignment in Arraignment and Plea (Rule 116) for the Philippine Bar. Browse subtopics and published practice questions, then take a…

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  1. What mental-condition ground for suspending arraignment does Rule 116 section 11(a) state?
  2. For a pending review of the prosecutor’s resolution before the DOJ or Office of the President, what maximum suspension …
  3. Which additional ground is expressly listed for suspension of arraignment under section 11?
  4. A proper party moves to suspend arraignment because a qualifying DOJ review petition was filed twenty days ago and rema…
  5. The sixty-day period from filing the review petition has expired. No other lawful suspension ground or restraining orde…
  6. An accused’s arraignment is properly deferred because of DOJ review. He asserts that this alone invalidates the arrest …
  7. The accused has a history of psychiatric treatment but presently understands the charge and can plead intelligently. Co…
  8. State the grounds for suspension of arraignment under Rule 116 section 11.
  9. Explain the duration of review-based arraignment suspension and its effect on an arrest warrant.
  10. Distinguish the mental-condition inquiry for suspension of arraignment from automatically resolving criminal responsibi…
  11. On the mental-condition ground in Rule116 Section11(a), what examination must the court order?
  12. Does Section11(a) require confinement for examination in every case without assessing necessity?