Practice question
Fixed bail is properly filed and approved by an authorized court other than the court where the case is pending. The accused claims that the latter court can never receive the papers or require any different bail. Which is correct?
- The accepting court keeps all papers permanently.
- The accepting judge must forward the bail, release order and supporting papers; the pending court may for good reason require a different bail.
- No forwarding is needed because approval ends the prosecution.
- The pending court loses jurisdiction over the criminal case.
- The accused may disregard all future appearance requirements.
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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