Practice question
A witness from the bail hearing is outside the Philippines when recall is sought. What does Section 8’s text provide?
- Every witness abroad must appear physically in court without exception.
- Only the accused may invoke any recall exception.
- The bail hearing is automatically converted into an acquittal.
- Being outside the Philippines is one of the stated exceptions to recall for additional examination.
- The accused automatically waives all remaining trial rights.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 114, Sections 5, 8-9, 17, 21-23, as specifically discussed: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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