REF No.

: DO-WMCG- 035-2020
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Status : Initial
EDUCATION
Date Issued : June 2020

Prepared By: ATTY. JUDERICK C. RAMOS Noted By: DR. MARJUNE I. MILLONES - Dean
Week 1 Term: 2nd Semester: 2nd Academic Year: 2019-2020
Subject Code: Course Title: Criminal Procedure
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study on the adjudication process of the criminal law. While criminal procedure differs dramatically by
jurisdiction, the process generally begins with a formal criminal charge with the person on trial either being free on bail or
incarcerated, and results in the conviction or acquittal of the defendant.

Criminal Procedure is the method prescribed by law for the apprehension and prosecution of persons accused of any criminal
offense and for their punishment, in case of conviction. As applied to criminal law, procedural law provides or regulates the steps by
which one who has committed a crime is to be punished.

I. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CILO)

1. Recall the fundamental concepts and principles in Criminal Procedure
2. Recognize procedural step-by-step theories and applications of the Revised Rules of Court with respect to Criminal Procedure
3. Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Court Proceedings in relation to Criminal Procedure .
II. COURSE GUIDE (course rules/instructions, Coverage inclusion Dates/schedule, grading criteria)
The entire course covers eight (8) weekly modules with specific content topics. Students are expected to fully learn the lessons and
achieve the intended learning outcomes. Two (2) big examinations; midterm and finals for term classes and four (4) big examinations
for full term classes; Prelim, midterm, semi-final and final examinations. Quizzes, class activities, oral participations, speeches, and
assignments are given to supplement student’s learning. Schedule of examinations are posted in the bulletin.

1st Term Schedule Details 2nd Term Schedule

Week Week
Week 1 Week 1
Week 2 Week 2
Week 3 Week 3
Week 4 Prelim / Midterm Exams Week 4
Week 5 Week 5
Week 6 Week 6
Week 7 Week 7
Week 8 Midterm / Final Exams / Submission and/or compliance of Week 8
Requirements
Term Break

Grading Criteria:
Quizzes/Assignments 25%
Class Activities/Laboratory Output 35%
Periodic Examination 40%
Total 100%
III. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)
1. Memorize and understand the institution’s Life Purpose, Vision, Mission and Core Values;
2. Define and understand related concepts and principles governing Criminal Procedure
Week One (1) Term: 2nd Semester: 2nD Academic Year: 2019 - 2020
Subject Code: Course Title: Criminal Procedure
III. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)
1. Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of Criminal Procedure
2. Determine the Rule on the Prosecution of Offenses
3. Identify the Prosecution of Civil Action
4. Determine the Concept of Preliminary Investigation
IV. CONTENT TOPIC DISCUSSION (attach detailed content theories/applications and specific learning objectives)
TOPIC 1: Rule 110 – Prosecution of Offenses
Institution of Criminal Actions.
The Complaint or Information.
Complaint Defined.
Information Defined.
Sufficiency of Complaint.
Name of Accused.
Designation of the Offense.

TOPIC 2: Rule 111 – Prosecution of Civil Action

Institution of Criminal and Civil Action.
When Separate Civil Action is Suspended.
When Civil Action May Proceed Independently.
Effect of Death on Civil Action
Judgement in Civil Action not a Bar.
Suspension by Reason of Prejudicial Question
Elements of Prejudical Question

TOPIC 2: Rule 112 – Preliminary Investigation

Preliminary Investigation Defined.
Officers Authorized to Conduct Preliminary Investigation.
Procedure.
Resolution of investigation.
Resolution of Investigating Judge and its Review.
When Warrant of Arrest May Issue
When Accused Lawfully Arrested without Warrant.

V. TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITES (TLA’s) (with TLA guides, must be doable thru online)
 Face-to-face or online lecture discussion, autodidactic learning, online research for further ideas relevant to the topic and
lastly, assessment.
 Brainstorming
 Reading and self-comprehension
VI. ASSESSMENT TASK (AT’s) / EVALUATION/RUBRICS (WITH ASSESSMENT guides)
Summative quizzes
Graded oral recitations
Essay
VII. ASSIGNMENT (include here the target module for the preceding MODULE guides)
Essay
Group Activity
VIII. REFERENCES
 SJIT Student Handbook
 2020 Revised Rules of Court
 2018 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure by Dean William Riano

Week Two (2) Term: 2nd Semester: 2nd Academic Year: 2019 - 2020
Subject Code: Course Title: Criminal Procedure
III. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)
1. Determine the Rules of Court regarding Arrest
2. Identify the court processes as regards bail
3. Enumerate the rights of an accused
.
IV. CONTENT TOPIC DISCUSSION (attach detailed content theories/applications and specific learning objectives)
TOPIC 1: Rule 113 – Arrest
Definition of Arrest.
Arrest; How Made.
Duty of Arresting Officer.
Execution of Warrant.
Arrest without Warrant; When Lawful.
Time of Making Arrest.
Method of Arrest by Officer without Warrant.
Method of Arrest by Private Person.
Officer May Summon Assistance.
Right of Officer to Break into Building or Enclosure.

TOPIC 2: Rule 114 – Bail

Definition of Bail.
Condition of Bail; Requirements.
No Release or Transfer Except on Court Order or Bail
Bail, A Matter of Right; Except.
Bail not a Bar to Objection on Legal Arrest

TOPIC 3: Rule 115 – Rights of Accused

Rights of Accused at the Trial.

V. TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITES (TLA’s) (with TLA guides, must be doable thru online)
 Face-to-face or online lecture discussion, autodidactic learning, online research for further ideas relevant to the topic and
lastly, assessment.
 Brainstorming
 Reading and self-comprehension
VI. ASSESSMENT TASK (AT’s) / EVALUATION/RUBRICS (WITH ASSESSMENT guides)
Graded online recitations
Group activity
VII. ASSIGNMENT (include here the target module for the preceding MODULE guides)
Home reading
VIII. REFERENCES
 2020 Revised Rules of Court
 2018 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure by Dean William Riano

Week three (3) Term: 2nd Semester: 2nd Academic Year: 2019 - 2020
Subject Code: Course Title: Criminal Procedure
III. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)
1. Determine how the arraignment proceeding is conducted in court
2. Understand the concept of a motion to quash
IV. CONTENT TOPIC DISCUSSION (attach detailed content theories/applications and specific learning objectives)
TOPIC 1: Rule 116 – Arraignment and Plea
Arraignment and Plea; How Made.
Plea of Guilty to a Lesser Offense.
Plea of Guilty to Non-Capital Offense.
Withdrawal of improvident Plea of Guilty.
Duty of Court to Inform Accused of his Right to Counsel.
Appointment of Counsel De Oficio.
Time for Counsel De Oficio to Prepare Arraignment.
Bill of Particulars.
Production or Inspection of Material Evidence in Possession of prosecution

TOPIC 2: Rule 117 – Motion to Quash

Time to Move to Quash.
Form and Contents.
Grounds.
Amendment of the Complaint or Information.
Effect of Sustaining the Motion to Quash.
Former Conviction or Acquittal; Double Jeopardy.
Provisional Dismissal.

V. TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITES (TLA’s) (with TLA guides, must be doable thru online)
 Face-to-face or online lecture discussion, autodidactic learning, online research for further ideas relevant to the topic and
lastly, assessment.
 Brainstorming
 Reading and self-comprehension
VI. ASSESSMENT TASK (AT’s) / EVALUATION/RUBRICS (WITH ASSESSMENT guides)
Graded online recitation
VII. ASSIGNMENT (include here the target module for the preceding MODULE guides)
Home reading
VIII. REFERENCES
 2020 Revised Rules of Court
 2018 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure by Dean William Riano

Week four (4) Term: 2nd Semester: 2nd Academic Year: 2019 - 2020
Subject Code: Course Title: Criminal Procedure
III. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)
1. Understand the procedures taken during a pre-trial
2. Determine the court processes during the conduct of trial by the court
IV. CONTENT TOPIC DISCUSSION (attach detailed content theories/applications and specific learning objectives)
TOPIC 1: Rule 118 – Pre-Trial
Pre-trial; Mandatory in Criminal Cases.
Pre-trial Agreement.
Non-appearance at Pre-trial Conference.
Pre-trial Order.

TOPIC 2: Rule 119 – Trial

Time to Prepare for Trial.
Continuous Trial until Terminated; Postponements.
Exclusion.
Factors for Granting Continuance.
Time Limit Following an Order for New Trial.
Extended Time Limit.
Public Attorney’s Duties where Accused in Imprisoned.
Sanctions.
Remedy where Accused is not Brought to Trial within the time Limit.
Law on Speedy Trial not a Bar to Provision on Speedy Trial in the Constitution.
Application for Examination of Witness for Accused Before Trial.
Examination of Defense Witness; How Made.

V. TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITES (TLA’s) (with TLA guides, must be doable thru online)
 Face-to-face or online lecture discussion, autodidactic learning, online research for further ideas relevant to the topic and
lastly, assessment.
 Brainstorming
 Reading and self-comprehension
VI. ASSESSMENT TASK (AT’s) / EVALUATION/RUBRICS (WITH ASSESSMENT guides)
Graded online recitations

VII. ASSIGNMENT (include here the target module for the preceding MODULE guides)
Home reading
VIII. REFERENCES
 2020 Revised Rules of Court
 2018 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure by Dean William Riano

Week five (5) Term: 2nd Semester: 2nd Academic Year: 2019 - 2020
Subject Code: Course Title: Criminal Procedure
III. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)
1. Determine how a judgment may be issued by the court
2. Determine the grounds and bases for the grant of motion for new trial or reconsideration
IV. CONTENT TOPIC DISCUSSION (attach detailed content theories/applications and specific learning objectives)
TOPIC 1: Rule 120 – Judgement
Judgement Definition and Form.
Contents of the Judgement.
Judgment for Two of More Offenses.
Judgement in Case of Variance Between Allegation and Proof.
When an Offense Includes or is Included in Another.
Promulgation of Judgement.
Modification of Judgement.
Entry of Judgment.
Existing Provisions Governing Suspension of Sentence, Probation and Parole Not Affected by this Rule.

TOPIC 2: Rule 121 – New Trial or Reconsideration

Grounds for New Trial.
Grounds for Reconsideration.
Form of Motion and Notice.
Hearing on Motion.
Effects of Granting a New Trial or Reconsideration.

V. TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITES (TLA’s) (with TLA guides, must be doable thru online)
 Face-to-face or online lecture discussion, autodidactic learning, online research for further ideas relevant to the topic and
lastly, assessment.
 Brainstorming
 Reading and self-comprehension
VI. ASSESSMENT TASK (AT’s) / EVALUATION/RUBRICS (WITH ASSESSMENT guides)
Graded online recitations
VII. ASSIGNMENT (include here the target module for the preceding MODULE guides)
Home reading
VIII. REFERENCES
 2020 Revised Rules of Court
 2018 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure by Dean William Riano

Week Six (6) Term: 2nd Semester: 2nd Academic Year: 2019 - 2020
Subject Code: Course Title: Criminal Procedure
III. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)
1. determine the Rules regarding Appeal
2. identify the court proceedings in the Municipal Trial Courts
IV. CONTENT TOPIC DISCUSSION (attach detailed content theories/applications and specific learning objectives)
TOPIC 1: Rule 122 – Appeal
Who May Appeal.
Where to Appeal.
How Appeal Taken.
Publication Notice of Appeal.
Transcribing and Filling Notes of Stenographic Reporter Upon Appeal.
Appeal to the Regional Trial Court.
Transmission of Records in Case of Death Penalty.

TOPIC 2: Rule 123 – Procedure in the Municipal Trial Courts

Uniform Procedure.

V. TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITES (TLA’s) (with TLA guides, must be doable thru online)
 Face-to-face or online lecture discussion, autodidactic learning, online research for further ideas relevant to the topic and
lastly, assessment.
 Brainstorming
 Reading and self-comprehension
VI. ASSESSMENT TASK (AT’s) / EVALUATION/RUBRICS (WITH ASSESSMENT guides)
Graded online recitations
VII. ASSIGNMENT (include here the target module for the preceding MODULE guides)
Home Reading
VIII. REFERENCES
 2020 Revised Rules of Court
 2018 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure by Dean William Riano
Week Seven (7) Term: 2nd Semester: 2nd Academic Year: 2019 - 2020
Subject Code: Course Title: Criminal Procedure
III. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)
1. Determine the proceedings in the Court of Appeals
2. Understand the general court proceedings in the Supreme Court
IV. CONTENT TOPIC DISCUSSION (attach detailed content theories/applications and specific learning objectives)
TOPIC 1: Rule 124 – Procedure in the Court of Appeals
Title of the Case.
Appointment of Counsel De Oficio for the Accused.
When Brief for Appellant to be Filed.
Extension of Time for Filing Brief.
Form of Briefs.
Contents of Brief.
Dismissal of Appeal for Abandonment or Failure to Prosecute.

TOPIC 2: Rule 125 – Procedure in the Supreme Court

Uniform Procedure.
Review of Decisions of the Court of Appeals.
Decision if Opinion is Equally Divided.

V. TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITES (TLA’s) (with TLA guides, must be doable thru online)
 Face-to-face or online lecture discussion, autodidactic learning, online research for further ideas relevant to the topic and
lastly, assessment.
 Brainstorming
 Reading and self-comprehension
VI. ASSESSMENT TASK (AT’s) / EVALUATION/RUBRICS (WITH ASSESSMENT guides)
Graded online recitations
VII. ASSIGNMENT (include here the target module for the preceding MODULE guides)
Home Reading
VIII. REFERENCES
 2020 Revised Rules of Court
 2018 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure by Dean William Riano
Week Eight (8) Term: 2nd Semester: 2nd Academic Year: 2019 - 2020
Subject Code: Course Title: Criminal Procedure
III. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES (PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)
1. Determine the concepts on the conduct of Search and Seizure
2. Identify the provisional remedies in criminal cases
IV. CONTENT TOPIC DISCUSSION (attach detailed content theories/applications and specific learning objectives)
TOPIC 1: Rule 126 – Search and Seizure
Search Warrant Defined.
Court where Application for Search Warrant Shall Be Filed.
Personal Property to be Seized.
Requisites for Issuing Search Warrant.
Examination of Complainant; Records.
Right to Break Door or Window to Effect Search.
Receipt for Property seized.

TOPIC 2: Rule 127 – Provisional Remedies in Criminal Cases

Availability of Provisional Remedies.
Knowledge on the nature of the Writs of Amparo, Habeas Corpus, Habeas Data,Kalikasan.
Court Testimony, Mock Trial and Court Observation
V. TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITES (TLA’s) (with TLA guides, must be doable thru online)
 Face-to-face or online lecture discussion, autodidactic learning, online research for further ideas relevant to the topic and
lastly, assessment.
 Brainstorming
 Reading and self-comprehension
VI. ASSESSMENT TASK (AT’s) / EVALUATION/RUBRICS (WITH ASSESSMENT guides)
Graded online recitations
VII. ASSIGNMENT (include here the target module for the preceding MODULE guides)
Home reading
VIII. REFERENCES
 2020 Revised Rules of Court
 2018 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure by Dean William Riano