COURSE OUTLINE
Course No.
: CLJ 3
Course Title : CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Credit Unit
: 3 Units
Scope and Objectives: Study of the Rules of Court on Criminal Procedure and cases covering the law on arrest, searches and seizures, rules of preliminary investigation, the granting of bail, and the rights of the accused.
Recommended Textbooks/ References: 1. Gubat, Mangatawar M. (2004) The Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure: Annotated. Ivory Printing and Publishing House. 2. Gupit, Fortunato Jr. (2003) Significant Revisions in Criminal Procedure. Quezon City. Rex Printing Company. Inc. 3. Tradio, Cirilo M. (1998) Criminal Procedure for Law Enforcement Officers and Criminologist (Prosecution and Court: The 2nd and 3rd Pillars of Criminal Justice System). Manila. Rex Bookstore. OUTLINE OF THE COURSE
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No. of Hours
Overview on Criminal Procedure 1. Jurisdiction of courts in criminal cases 2. Prosecution of offenses (rules 110) 3. Prosecution of Civil actions (rules 111) 4. Preliminary Investigation (rule 112)
3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
The procedure of arrest and requirements of bail 1.Arrest (rule 113) 2. Bail (rule 114) 3.Rights of accused (rule 115) 4. Arraignment & Plea (rule 116)
3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Pre-trial and procedure of appeal 1. Motion to quash (rule 117) 2. Pre-trial & trial (rule 119) 3. Judgment (rule 120) 4. New Trial or reconsideration (rule 121) 5. Appeal (rule 122)
3 3.5 3.5 2 1.5
Different court procedures 1. Procedures in the MTC/ CA, SC (rules 123-125) 2. Search & seizure (rule 126) 3. Provisions remedies
3.5 3.5 3
