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Distinguish the forum for discretionary bail from the forum for a person in custody not yet charged in court. Include the custody qualification.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 114 sections 5, 17 and 19: where fixed bail or discretionary applications are filed, appeal qualification and forwarding of bail papers.
  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/mar2006/gr_158763_2006.html — Miranda v. Tuliao, G.R. 158763, March 31, 2006, main opinion: custody prerequisite distinct from personal jurisdiction.

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