· Not an official government website

BatasKo

Ang Batas, Sa Simpleng Salita — your rights, finally explained.

Article 237Prolonging performance of duties and powers

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal Code

ELI5— what this means for you

Prolonging performance of duties and powers.

Official text — Act No. 3815

Prolonging performance of duties and powers.

-Any public officer who shall continue to exercise the duties and powers of his office, employment or commission, beyond the period provided by law, regulations or special provisions applicable to the case, shall suffer the penalties of prision correccional in its minimum period, special temporary disqualification in its minimum period : and a fine not exceeding 500 pesos.

Source: lawphil.net (Act No. 3815 as amended)

Related

RELATED RIGHTS

Legal disclaimer: BatasKo provides general legal information, not legal advice. Criminal law has serious consequences — for advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed Filipino lawyer or the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) at pao.gov.ph.