DOJ may call upon any department, bureau, office or other executive agency for assistance. Testimony relates to the commission of a grave felony. Testimony is absolutely necessary and can be corroborated in all its material points. Witness or any member of his family is being threatened, or that he will be killed.
DOJ may call upon any department, bureau, office or other executive agency for assistance. Testimony relates to the commission of a grave felony. Testimony is absolutely necessary and can be corroborated in all its material points. Witness or any member of his family is being threatened, or that he will be killed.
DOJ may call upon any department, bureau, office or other executive agency for assistance. Testimony relates to the commission of a grave felony. Testimony is absolutely necessary and can be corroborated in all its material points. Witness or any member of his family is being threatened, or that he will be killed.
Department of Justice. In implementing the provisions of this law, the DOJ may call upon any department, bureau, office or any other executive agency for assistance, and the latter shall be under legal duty and obligation to render such assistance
I. A person who has witnessed or has
knowledge or information on the commission of a crime and has testified, is testifying or about to testify before any judicial or quasijudicial body, or before any investigating authority. (witness)
1. testimony relates to the commission of a grave
felony and can be corroborated in all its material points 2. witness or any member of his family is being threatened, or that he will be killed, forced, intimidated, harassed or corrupted to prevent him from testifying or for him to testify falsely or evasively 3. He is not a law enforcement officer
II. Any person who has participated in
the commission of a crime and desires to be a State witness and is qualified. (coconspirator)
1. testimony relates to the commission of a grave
felony 2. testimony is absolutely necessary and can be corroborated in all its material points 3. No other direct evidence for the prosecution 4. He is not the most guilty 5. He has not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude
In case of a witness, the DOJ will
examine the applicant if the requirements have been complied with, and if convinced, it will admit and require the witness to execute a sworn statement detailing his knowledge or information on the crime committed. Thereafter, the DOJ will issue a certification that such person is admitted.
In case of a co-conspirator who turns into a
state witness, the DOJ will examine the applicant if the requirements have been complied with, and if convinced, it will admit and require the witness to execute a sworn statement detailing the manner in which the the offense was committed and his participation therein. Thereafter, the DOJ will issue a certification that such person is admitted.
Prosecutor will not include him in the
complaint or information, or if already included, to petition the Court for his discharge. He will be immune from criminal prosecution for the offense in which his testimony will be given or used.
Termination of the enjoyment of all rights and
benefits Removal of his immunity from criminal prosecution He will be prosecuted for contempt or perjury However, he may purge himself of the contumacious act by testifying at any appropriate stage of the proceedings
In cases of legislative investigation in
aid of legislation, a witness, with his express consent, may be admitted into the Program upon the recommendation of the legislative committee where his testimony is needed when in its judgment there is pressing necessity therefor. Such recommendation should be approved by the Senate president or Speaker of the House of Representatives
Execute a MOA that;
1. he will testify before and provide information to all appropriate law enforcement officials concerning all appropriate proceedings in connection with or arising from the activities involved in the offense charged
2. he will not commit a crime
3. he will take all necessary precautions to avoid detection by others of the facts concerning the protection provided to him 4. he will comply with his legal obligations 5. he will cooperate to all reasonable requests of officers and employees protecting him 6. he will regularly inform the appropriate program official of his current activities and address
1. to have a secured housing facility or to
relocation and/or change of personal identity. Such right may be extended to any member of the family within the 2nd degree. 2. to be provided with a means of livelihood or financial assistance if relocated 3. to be provided with travelling expenses and subsistence allowance 4. not to be removed from or demoted in work on account of his absences
5. To be provided with free medical
assistance if injured or become ill 6. To be provided with burial benefits, if killed 7. In case of death, for his minor or dependent children to be provided with free education from primary to college level