The discretion of the arresting officers to release on the spot any misdemeanant who does not demand to be taken immediately before the court.

Temporary release for confinement, generally considered overnight or longer.

This is a mild form of punishment imposed for trivial offenses.

This is resorted to in extreme cases when lighter penalties are ineffectual.

Defined as a relationship in which one endeavors to help another understand and solve his problem of adjustment.

The frequent time of conduct regular inmates head count within 24-hour a day- period.

The written order of the court or any other competent authority consigning an offender to a jail or prison for confinement.

Any article, item, or thing prohibited by law and or forbidden by jails rules.

The warrant issued by a court bearing it seal and the signature of the judge, directing the jail or prison authorities to receive inmates for custody or service of sentence imposed therein.

The person accused before a court or competent authority who is temporary confined in jail while undergoing investigation, awaiting final judgment.

The rank of the regional officer of the BJMP.

The rank of the chief BJMP.

It is a study of punishment of crime; a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment provided.

They allows juveniles to live at home with their parents while receiving counseling/ supervision from youth workers.