An Act to Promote Good Order and Discipline in the San Ramon Penal Farm Guard of the Bureau of Prisons
Act No. 2538, enacted on November 10, 1915, establishes a summary court for the San Ramon Penal Farm to address violations by its guard members. The Director of Prisons can designate the superintendent to preside over this court, which will handle offenses such as disobedience, neglect of duty, and misconduct. Punishments may include the forfeiture of up to one month's pay or discharge from service. The Act allows for the possibility of more serious offenses being tried in established courts and repeals any conflicting laws.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2538
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 10, 1915
ACT NO. 2538
AN ACT TO PROMOTE GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE IN THE SAN RAMON PENAL FARM GUARD OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS
SECTION 1. The Director of Prisons is hereby authorized to designate the superintendent of the San Ramon penal farm as summary court, by whom members of the San Ramon penal farm guard may be tried for violation of the regulations governing the same for willful or neglectful waste, loss, or destruction of arms, ammunitions, or accouterments; for disobedience or disrespect toward their superior officers; absence from quarters or duty without leave; drunkenness; abandonment of employment without having secured proper release; willful violation or neglect of duty; or misconduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.
SECTION 2. The punishment which may be imposed by this summary court shall not exceed the forfeiture of one month's pay, or discharge. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as preventing the trial of members of the San Ramon penal farm guard before established courts for more serious offenses.
SECTION 3. All Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed. AcEIHC
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its passage.
Enacted, November 10, 1915.
Cite This Law
An Act to Promote Good Order and Discipline in the San Ramon Penal Farm Guard of the Bureau of Prisons, Act No. 2538, Nov 10, 1915 (Philippines)
An Act to Promote Good Order and Discipline in the San Ramon Penal Farm Guard of the Bureau of Prisons, Act No. 2538 (Phil. 1915)
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