Application For Probation

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Republic of the Philippines

National Capital Judicial Region


REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
Branch __
__________ City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

- versus - Crim Case No. _________

__________________,
Accused.
x------------------------------------x

APPLICATION FOR PROBATION

ACCUSED ____________________ respectfully applies to the Honorable Court


for probation under the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 968 as amended.

Accused respectfully states that:

1. In the Decision dated ________________, he was convicted of the crime of


Serious Physical Injuries and sentenced to suffer the indeterminate sentence
from the maximum term of imprisonment of one (1) year, eight (8) months
and twenty (20) days to the minimum term of two (2) months and one (1)
day.

2. The crime for which the accused was convicted is not an offense against
national security or public order;

3. Accused has not been previously convicted by final judgment of any offense
punishable by imprisonment of not less than one month and one day
and/or fine of not less than two hundred pesos;

4. Accused has not been once placed on probation under the provisions
of Presidential Decree No. 968, otherwise known as the Probation Law of
1976, as amended;

5. Accused has all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications to avail of
the benefits of the Probation Law.

6. Accused is a resident of __________________________, Metro Manila. He


is a dutiful father of limited means who must continue to provide for his
family in Metro Manila. It will be very difficult for him to regularly report to
the Probation Office of ____________________ and likewise meet his
family responsibilities.
7. For these reasons, he prays that he be granted probation in due course, and
that he be allowed to report to the Probation Office in _________________.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed that:

1. Accused’s Application for Probation be referred to the appropriate Parole


and Probation Officer for the requisite post-sentence investigation and
thereafter,

2. Accused’s application for probation be approved.

3. Accused be allowed to regularly report to the Probation Office of


___________________.

4. Such other reliefs as are just and appropriate are likewise prayed for.

Respectfully submitted, _____________ for ____________ City, ____________,


20__.
__________
__________
__________

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Please submit the foregoing motion for hearing before the Honorable Court on October 13,
2017 at 8:30 a.m. in the morning for its favorable consideration and approval.

_________________
Copy furnished:

OFFICE OF THE CITY PROSECUTOR


______________ City

PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICE


______________ City

PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICE


______________

Explanation

Copies of the Motion are sent by registered mail / accredited courier due to lack of
messengerial facilities and because of time constraint.

_______________

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