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Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 145

Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 145

Violation of parliamentary immunity.

Article 145

ART. 145. Violation of parliamentary immunity.—The penalty of prision mayor shall be imposed upon any person who shall use force, intimidation, threats, or fraud to prevent any member of either House of the Legislature from attending the meetings thereof, from expressing his opinions or casting his vote; and the penalty of prision correccional shall be imposed upon any public officer or employee who shall, while the Legislature is in session, knowingly arrest or search any member thereof, except in case such member has committed a crime punishable under this Code by a penalty higher than prision mayor.

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CitationAct No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 145 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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