Practice question
A lawfully arrested suspect is rescued during transport. A civilian immediately pursues and retakes him in another Philippine municipality. Is a fresh warrant indispensable under Section13?
- No; immediate retaking after rescue is expressly allowed without a warrant
- Yes; every municipal boundary requires a warrant
- Yes; only the original officer can retake
- Yes; rescue permanently terminates custody authority
- Yes; civilians are categorically excluded
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule113 Sections8,10,12–13: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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