Practice question
A qualified recognizance custodian signs the undertaking, then claims release means the accused never needs to return to court and the custodian has no appearance duty. Which is correct?
- Recognizance is permanent immunity from trial
- The custodian undertakes to produce the accused whenever duly required by the court
- The undertaking is merely ceremonial
- The custodian may ignore all court notices
- The accused’s presence is never required in any criminal case
Legal references
- RA10389 Section9: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2013/ra_10389_2013.html
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