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Practice question: Suspension of Arraignment

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

Counsel establishes the Section11(a) inability and requests mental examination but argues any confinement is prohibited even if necessary for that examination. Which is correct?
  1. The complainant decides all medical arrangements
  2. No examination-related confinement is ever allowed
  3. The court must immediately convict instead
  4. Only civil courts may order examination
  5. The rule permits confinement when necessary for the examination

Legal references

  • Rules111 Section7,116 Section11,117 and118: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html

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