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Practice question: Inquest

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A person lawfully arrested without a warrant requests preliminary investigation at inquest. State the protections and conditions in D.C. No. 015, Section 13(c)–(d).

Legal references

  • https://comanialaw.com/doj-department-circular-no-015-series-of-2024/ — Reproduced DOJ D.C. No. 015, series of 2024, §§12–20 (inquest and remedies); issuance upheld in Meking.
  • https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/4/70233 — Meking v. Remulla, G.R. No. 280455, November 11, 2025, EN BANC MAIN decision (DOJ-NPS rules and executive charging standard).

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