Practice question
An officer assigned a warrant has been unable to execute it in the Section 4 period. What reporting duty does the rule impose after that period expires?
- Conceal the failed execution indefinitely.
- Report to the issuing judge within ten days after expiration of the execution period and state the reason for failure.
- Report only after the accused is convicted.
- Ask the complainant privately to declare guilt.
- Substitute a search-warrant return without reporting nonexecution.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 113, Sections 2-9, and Rule 114, Section 26, as relevant: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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