Practice question
What factor is central to distinguishing the two kinds of prison searches discussed by the Court?
- Their purpose, frequency and scope, together with the custodial or investigative role involved.
- Only the color of the prison walls.
- Only the officer’s age.
- Only the inmate’s preference.
- Only the day of the week.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/jan2021/am_rtj-17-2494_2021.html — Re: Motu Proprio Fact-Finding Investigation on Search Warrants involving Mayor Rolando Espinosa, A.M. RTJ-17-2494 and RTJ-19-2557, January 26, 2021, MAIN opinion: routine custodial versus investigative searches.
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html — Rule 126 sections 4–12: judicial safeguards and implementation requirements.
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