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    This document is an urgent ex-parte motion filed by the accused, Ruben, requesting that the court reduce his bail amount from PHP10,000 to PHP5,000. Ruben claims he is indigent and cannot afford the full bail. He provides a certificate of indigency to prove his financial inability. The motion argues that under court guidelines, an accused may request a reduced bail if unable to pay, and that Ruben has a constitutional right to bail and a speedy trial. It requests the court grant the reduction in bail's interest of substantial justice.

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    This document is an urgent ex-parte motion filed by the accused, Ruben, requesting that the court reduce his bail amount from PHP10,000 to PHP5,000. Ruben claims he is indigent and cannot afford the full bail. He provides a certificate of indigency to prove his financial inability. The motion argues that under court guidelines, an accused may request a reduced bail if unable to pay, and that Ruben has a constitutional right to bail and a speedy trial. It requests the court grant the reduction in bail's interest of substantial justice.

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    This document is an urgent ex-parte motion filed by the accused, Ruben, requesting that the court reduce his bail amount from PHP10,000 to PHP5,000. Ruben claims he is indigent and cannot afford the full bail. He provides a certificate of indigency to prove his financial inability. The motion argues that under court guidelines, an accused may request a reduced bail if unable to pay, and that Ruben has a constitutional right to bail and a speedy trial. It requests the court grant the reduction in bail's interest of substantial justice.

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    Urgent Ex-Parte Motion To Reduce Bail Ru

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    Republic of the Philippines

    National Capital Judicial Region


    METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT
    Branch
    City of XXX

    PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,


    Plaintiff/s

    Criminal Case No. XXXX


    FOR:
    - versus - THEFT

    RUBEN,
    Accused.
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    URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION TO REDUCE BAIL

    COMES NOW, ACCUSED/MOVANT, RUBEN, assisted by


    the Public Attorney’s Office, and unto this Honorable Court, most
    respectfully submits this Urgent Ex-Parte Motion to Reduce Bail, and
    hereby avers:

    1. Accused/Movant is charged before this Honorable Court


    for the above-mentioned criminal case for which the recommended
    bail for his temporary liberty is Ten Thousand Pesos (Php10,000.00);

    2. He is presently detained at Las Piñas City Jail. Hence, he


    would like to post bail in the reduced amount of Five Thousand
    Pesos (Php5,000.00) for his provisional liberty;

    3. The accused is in dire financial need and has no means to


    pay the whole amount of bail, thus, he cannot post the recommended
    bond for his provisional liberty, and will rely on his family and
    friends for financial assistance. A copy of his Certificate of Indigency
    Criminal Case No. XXXX
    PP vs. Ruben
    URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION TO REDUCE BAIL
    page 2 of 3
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    to prove that the accused belongs to the indigent family and


    unemployed is hereto attached and marked as ANNEX “1”;

    4. Under Section 4 of A.M. No. 12-11-21, if the accused does


    not have the financial ability to post the amount of bail that the court
    initially fixed, he may move for its reduction, submitting for that
    purpose such documents or affidavits as may warrant the reduction
    he seeks;

    4.1 The Supreme Court Committee for the


    Decongestion of Provincial City, and Municipal Jails has
    recommended for the adoption of guidelines for
    decongesting holding jails by enforcing the rights of
    accused persons to bail and to speedy trial;

    5. Considering that the accused is still presumed innocent


    until proven guilty, as guaranteed by our Constitution2 and
    embodied in the Rules of Court3, we seek the indulgence of this
    Honorable Court to allow the accused to post bond in a reduced
    amount in order for him to enjoy his temporary liberty outside the
    congested Las Piñas City Jail.

    PRAYER

    WHEREFORE, premises considered and in the interest of


    substantial justice, accused pray that he be allowed to post cash bond
    in the amount of Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000.00).

    Other relief and remedies as may be deemed just and equitable


    under the premises are likewise prayed for.

    RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

    1 Guidelines For Decongesting Holding Jails By Enforcing The Rights Of Accused Persons To Bail
    And To Speedy Trial
    2 Section 14(2), Article III (Bill of Rights) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

    3 Section 2, Rule 133 of the Rules of Court


    Criminal Case No. XXXX
    PP vs. Ruben
    URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION TO REDUCE BAIL
    page 3 of 3
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    August 16, Las Piñas City, Philippines.

    DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
    PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
    2nd Floor, Hall of Justice
    Las Piñas City Hall Compound
    Las Piñas City

    By:

    PUBLIC ATTORNEY I
    Roll No.: XXXX dated 25 May 2017
    IBP Lifetime Membership No.XXXX dated 5
    January 2018
    MCLE Compliance No.: Exempt under Bar
    Matter No. 850, as amended.

    Copy furnished (through personal service):

    HON. PAUL
    Assistant City Public Prosecutor
    Office of the City Prosecutor
    Las Piñas City

    THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT


    MTCC – Branch

    Greetings:

    Please include the hearing of the Urgent Ex-Parte Motion to


    Reduce Bail in the calendar of cases of the Honorable Court on
    Friday, August 17, 2018 at 1:30 in the afternoon.

    ATTY. MARI

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