SEC. 8. Any minor arrested for an offence not punishable by life imprisonment or death shall not be kept for a period of more than twenty-four hours in any jail or room in a police station where adult convicts are confined. Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred pesos.
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CitationAct No. 3203 Section 8 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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