Practice question
During the thirty-day period, the bondsmen merely say that the accused is difficult to locate and offer nothing addressing why he failed to appear when first required. They claim any explanation of nonproduction satisfies all requisites. Which is best?
- The Rule separately requires production or a reason for nonproduction and an explanation of the original nonappearance
- Any sentence satisfies both requirements automatically
- Only the original appearance failure matters; production is irrelevant
- Bondsmen can never offer a reason for nonproduction
- The surety may demand acquittal instead of explaining
Legal references
- Rule114 Section21: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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