Practice question
What procedure is mandatory when deciding bail for an accused in custody charged with an offense punishable by reclusion perpetua?
- A hearing to determine whether evidence of guilt is strong
- Automatic approval upon a promise to attend trial
- Automatic denial based solely on the charge's caption
- A private agreement with the complainant alone
- A final conviction before considering the application
Legal references
- Rule 114, Sections 7–8 and 18; Garcia v. Tehano-Ang, A.M. No. RTJ-24-066, May 14, 2024, main decision.
- Reviewed primary authority, Rule 114, Sections 7–8 and 18; questions use current reclusion perpetua/life imprisonment charges: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
- Reviewed primary authority, Main decision, mandatory bail hearing and evidence summary: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/may2024/am_rtj-24-066_2024.html
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