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DOJ Circular No. 20: Prosecutor Guidelines by John Sison is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document outlines new policies for Philippine prosecutors to take a more proactive role in investigating crimes. It directs prosecutors to exercise their powers to investigate cases and assist law enforcement agencies during preliminary investigations. Prosecutors must ensure there is prima facie evidence and reasonable chance of conviction. The policies apply to heinous crimes, drug cases, money laundering, terrorism financing, and other serious offenses. Prosecutors are told to closely coordinate wit
- Author
- John Sison
- Language
- EN