Colegio de Kidapawan Criminology Department SYLLABUS Criminal Sociology 2 Philippine Criminal Justice System I. Course Name: II. No.

. of Units: III. No. of Hours: IV. Course Description The course covers the study of the five pillars of the justice system in the Philippines Law Enforcement, Prosecution, Court, Correction and Community. It covers their respective functional relationship as well as individual roles in the administration of the justice system in the solution of crimes. V. Rationale The course is designed to meet the needs of the students in preparation for their higher subjects to help the students understand the system as an instrument for crime prevention and control. It will also make the students know the objectives and goals of its criminal justice pillar and its relationship as a whole system. To encourage the student to know by heart their role as a member of the society. VI. Objectives At the end of the course, the student should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. List down the pillars of the criminal justice system in the Philippines; Explain the general functions and operations of the criminal justice system; Identify the loop holes and recommend solution to some problems in the justice system; Elaborate the importance of the five pillars of the CJS; and Evaluate individual responsibility in the maintenance of peace and order in the community. Criminal Justice System 3 units lecture 3 hours lecture/week

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Course Outline

Topics I. Introduction A. History of CJS 1. Early System of Punishment 2. Spanish Era 3. American Era B. Definition of Terminologies 1. Justice 2. School of Thoughts 3. Criminal Justice System 4. Other terminologies C. The Five Pillars of CJS 1. Law Enforcement 2. Prosecution 3. Court 4. Correction 5. Community II. Law Enforcement A. History of Policing B. Branches of the Government under the Law Enforcement Pillar C. Other Agencies involved D. Warrant of Arrest E. Search Warrant F. Police Processes 1. Arrest 2. Search 3. Investigation 4. Filing of Complaint and Affidavit II. Prosecution A. Definition

Objectives

No. of Hour s 7 hrs lec

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At the end of the chapter, the students should be able to: 1. Know the importance of CJS in the Philippines; 2. Define the terms used in the study CJS; and 3. Identify the five pillars of the CJS.

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At the end of the chapter, the students should be able to: 1. Understand the history of policing; 2. Identify the branches of the government under the LE pillar; 3. Understand the processes involved in the law enforcement process; and 4. Identify the importance of the LE pillar.

10 hrs lec

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Topics B. Overview of the Prosecution System C. Functions of the Prosecution D. Prosecution Process 1. Preliminary Investigation 2. Inquest Investigation 3. Filing of the Information E. Branches of the Government under the Prosecution Pillar III. Court (Center Pillar) A. B. C. D. Definition of Terms Role of the Court in the CJS Philippine Court System Jurisdiction of Courts 1. Municipal Trial Courts 2. Regional Trial Courts 3. Court of Appeal 4. Supreme Court 5. Sandiganbayan/Ombudsman 6. Family Court Offenses involving minors Bail Pre-trial Order of trial Search Warrant Contempt in court Subpoena New trial Appeal

Objectives At the end of the chapter, the students should be able to: 1. Identify the importance of the prosecution pillar; 2. Understand the prosecution process; 3. Identify the branches under the Prosecution pillar; and 4. Identify the processes under the prosecution pillar.

No. of Hour s 7 hrs lec

Activities/ Methodolog y activity/ Library research

Evaluation Method Examination

At the end of the chapter, the students should be able to: 1. Determine the role and importance of the court in the CJS process; and 2. Understand the processes under the court pillar.

10 hrs lec

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IV. Corrections (Reformation Pillar) A. Definition of Terms B. Historical Development of corrections At the end of the chapter, the students Lecture/ Discussion/ Quiz/ Examination

Topics C. D. E. F. Agencies under the Correction Pillar Functions of Corrections Penal Institutions Community based corrections

Objectives should be able to: 1. Identify the different kinds of correctional processes applicable in the Philippines; 2. Understand the role of the correctional pillar in the CJS system; and 3. Understand the processes under the Correction pillar. At the end of the chapter, the students should be able to: 1. Identify the terminologies used under the community pillar; 2. Identify the different factors that affects the rehabilitation of the exconvict; 3. Identify the importance of the community in the rehabilitation of the offender; and 4. Identify the roles of the different units in the community in the CJS process.

No. of Hour s 10 hrs lec

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V. Community (Base Pillar) A. Definition of Terms B. Role of Community in the CJS C. Community-Based Crime Prevention Program D. Role of Home or Family E. Role of School F. Role of Church G. Role of other Institutions

Discussion/ reporting/ activity 7 hrs lec

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VIII.

References Manwong,RK and Foronda, M. (2009), Criminal Justice System. Wisemans Book Trading Inc., Quezon City, Philippines. Tradio (1999), Introduction to Criminology. Manwong, RK (2010), Introduction to Criminology. Wisemans Book Trading Inc., Quezon City, Philippines. Prepared by: KIRSTEIN PRAN P. PANGOD