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Rule 113

Arrest without warrant (Rule 113)

Sec. 5 limits warrantless arrests to in flagrante, hot pursuit, and escapee cases.

In flagrante

Crime in the officer’s presence.

Hot pursuit

Personal knowledge of facts that the person has just committed it.

Private persons

May arrest under the same instances.

Sources

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Laws, rules and Bar Bulletins change; if a source above has been amended or superseded, the official text controls.

Arrest without warrant (Rule 113) — FAQ

Is this legal advice?

No — overview only.

Official text?

Start from the official source linked below (https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/).

Case citations?

Overview pages avoid unverified G.R. numbers.

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