PHILIPPINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM-PROSECUTION PILLAR/ PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION/ INQUEST PROCEEDING

PROSECUTION PILLAR
NATIONAL PROSECUTION SERVICE
FUNCTIONS OF NPS
WHO MUST PROSECUTE CRIMINAL ACTION?
INITIAL INVESTIGATION
SORT OF DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Executive decision of likely cause
2. Judicial decision of likely cause
WHEN PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED?
PURPOSES/OBJECTIVES OF PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
WHO CONDUCTS PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION?
INITIAL INVESTIGATION PROCESS
1. Filing of the grievance/ sworn complaint-affidavit of the complainant w/ supporting files
2. Termination of the grievance or issuance of a subpoena
3. Filing of counter-affidavit by the participant
4. The district attorney might set a clarificatory hearing if needed
5. Decision by the examining officer
6. Resolution of examining district attorney
7. Required for approval prior to filing or termination
Guideline when suggestion for termination is disapproved
INQUEST PROCEEDING.

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