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    An Act Strengthening The Juvenile Justice System in The Philippines, Amending For The Purpose, Otherwise Known As The "Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006" and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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    This document amends the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 by: 1) Establishing "Bahay Pag-asa", short-term residential facilities for children in conflict with the law aged 15-18 awaiting court disposition or transfer. 2) Exempting children 15 years and under from criminal liability, and those over 15 but under 18 if they did not act with discernment. 3) Creating the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council under the Department of Social Welfare and Development to ensure effective implementation and coordination between agencies.

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    An Act Strengthening The Juvenile Justice System in The Philippines, Amending For The Purpose, Otherwise Known As The "Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006" and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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    This document amends the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 by: 1) Establishing "Bahay Pag-asa", short-term residential facilities for children in conflict with the law aged 15-18 awaiting court disposition or transfer. 2) Exempting children 15 years and under from criminal liability, and those over 15 but under 18 if they did not act with discernment. 3) Creating the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council under the Department of Social Welfare and Development to ensure effective implementation and coordination between agencies.

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    This document amends the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 by: 1) Establishing "Bahay Pag-asa", short-term residential facilities for children in conflict with the law aged 15-18 awaiting court disposition or transfer. 2) Exempting children 15 years and under from criminal liability, and those over 15 but under 18 if they did not act with discernment. 3) Creating the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council under the Department of Social Welfare and Development to ensure effective implementation and coordination between agencies.

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    An Act Strengthening The Juvenile Justice System in The Philippines, Amending For The Purpose, Otherwise Known As The "Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006" and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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    This document amends the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 by: 1) Establishing "Bahay Pag-asa", short-term residential facilities for children in conflict with the law aged 15-18 awaiting court disposition or transfer. 2) Exempting children 15 years and under from criminal liability, and those over 15 but under 18 if they did not act with discernment. 3) Creating the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council under the Department of Social Welfare and Development to ensure effective implementation and coordination between agencies.

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    [REPUBLIC ACT NO.

    10630]

    AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE


    PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9344,
    OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE ACT OF
    2006” AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in


    Congress assembled:

    SECTION 1. The Title of Republic Act No. 9344 is hereby amended to read as follows:
    “An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and Welfare System, Creating
    the Juvenile justice and Welfare Council under the Department of Social Welfare and
    Development, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes.”

    SEC. 2. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9344 is hereby amended to read as follows:

    “SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. – The following terms as used in this Act shall be defined
    as follows:

    “x         x          x

    “(s) ‘Bahay Pag-asa’ – refers to a 24-hour child-caring institution established, funded


    and managed by local government units (LGUs) and licensed and/or accredited
    nongovernment organizations (NGOs) providing short-term residential care for children
    in conflict with the law who are above fifteen (15) but below eighteen (18) years of age
    who are awaiting court disposition of their cases or transfer to other agencies or
    jurisdiction.

    “Part of the features of a ‘Bahay Pag-asa’ is an intensive juvenile intervention and


    support center. This will cater to children in conflict with the law in accordance with
    Sections 20, 20-A and 20-B hereof.

    “A multi-disciplinary team composed of a social worker, a psychologist/mental health


    professional, a medical doctor, an educational/guidance counselor and a Barangay
    Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) member shall operate the ‘Bahay Pag-
    asa’. The team will work on the individualized intervention plan with the child and the
    child’s family.

    “x         x          x.”

    SEC. 3. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 9344 is hereby amended to read as follows:

    “SEC. 6. Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility. – A child fifteen (15) years of age or
    under at the time of the commission of the offense shall be exempt from criminal
    liability. However, the child shall be subjected to an intervention program pursuant to
    Section 20 of this Act.

    “A child is deemed to be fifteen (15) years of age on the day of the fifteenth anniversary
    of his/her birthdate.

    “A child above fifteen (15) years but below eighteen (18) years of age shall likewise be
    exempt from criminal liability and be subjected to an intervention program, unless
    he/she has acted with discernment, in which case, such child shall be subjected to the
    appropriate proceedings in accordance with this Act.

    “The exemption from criminal liability herein established does not include exemption
    from civil liability, which shall be enforced in accordance with existing laws.”

    SEC. 4. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 9344 is hereby amended to read as follows:

    “SEC. 8. Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC). – A Juvenile Justice and
    Welfare Council (JJWC) is hereby created and attached to the Department of Social
    Welfare and Development and placed under its administrative supervision. The JJWC
    shall be chaired by an Undersecretary of the Department of Social Welfare and
    Development. It shall ensure the effective implementation of this Act and coordination
    among the following agencies:

    “(a) Department of Justice (DOJ);

    “(b) Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC);

    “(c) Department of Education (DepED);

    “(d) Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG);

    “(e) Public Attorney’s Office (PAO);

    “(f) Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR);

    “(g) Parole and Probation Administration (PPA);

    “(h) National Bureau of Investigation (NBI);

    “(i) Philippine National Police (PNP);

    “(j) Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP);

    “(k) Commission on Human Rights (CHR);

    “(l) Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA);


    “(m) National Youth Commission (NYC); and

    “(n) Other institutions focused on juvenile justice and intervention programs.

    “The JJWC shall be composed of representatives, whose ranks shall not be lower than
    director, to be designated by the concerned heads of the following departments or
    agencies and shall receive emoluments as may be determined by the Council in
    accordance with existing budget and accounting rules and regulations:

    “(1) Department of Justice (DOJ);

    “(2) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD);

    “(3) Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC);

    “(4) Department of Education (DepED);

    “(5) Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG);

    “(6) Commission on Human Rights (CHR);

    “(7) National Youth Commission (NYC);

    “(8) Two (2) representatives from NGOs, to be designated by the Secretary of Social
    Welfare and Development, to be selected based on the criteria established by the
    Council;

    “(9) Department of Health (DOH); and

    “(10) One (1) representative each from the League of Provinces, League of Cities,
    League of Municipalities and League of Barangays.

    “There shall be a Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) in each
    region. The RJJWCs will be under the administration and supervision of the JJWC. The
    RJJWC shall be chaired by the director of the regional office of the DSWD. It shall
    ensure the effective implementation of this Act at the regional and LGU levels and the
    coordination among its member agencies.

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