RA 7309 Section 5

When to File Claims.

Section 5

SEC. 5. When to File Claims. - Any person entitled to compensation under this Act must, within six (6) months after being released from imprisonment or detention, or from the date the victim suffered damage or injury, file his claim with the Department, otherwise, he is deemed to have waived the same. Except as provided for in this Act, no waiver of claim whatsoever is valid.

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CitationRA 7309 Section 5 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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