PD 603 Article 201

Civil Liability of Youthful Offenders.

Article 201

ART. 201. Civil Liability of Youthful Offenders. — The civil liability for acts committed by a youthful offender shall devolve upon the offender's father and, in case of his death or incapacity, upon the mother, or in case of her death or incapacity, upon the guardian. Civil liability may also be voluntarily assumed by a relative or family friend of the youthful offender.

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