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Bail Granting Controversy in Murder Cases by Kat Jolejole is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes a complaint filed against Judge Segundo Catral regarding the grant of bail in several murder cases. The Court Administrator recommended dismissing the complaint, noting Judge Catral acted within his discretion and with the consent of prosecutors. However, the Supreme Court disagreed, noting bail hearings are required by law to determine the strength of evidence and set an appropriate bail amount. The Court found Judge Catral granted bail in serious cases without proper hearings.

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Kat Jolejole

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