Status Offenses.
Section 57
SEC. 57. Status Offenses. – Any conduct not considered an offense or not penalized if committed by an adult shall not be considered an offense and shall not be punished if committed by a child.
RA 9344 Section 57
Other provisions in RA 9344
- Section 52: Rehabilitation of Children in Conflict with the Law.
- Section 53: Youth Rehabilitation Center.
- Section 54: Objectives of Community-Based Programs.
- Section 55: Criteria of Community-Based Programs.
- Section 56: After-Care Support Services for Children in Conflict with the Law.
- Section 58: Offenses Not Applicable to Children.
- Section 59: Exemption from the Application of Death Penalty.
- Section 60: Prohibition Against Labeling and Shaming.
- Section 61: Other Prohibited Acts.
- Section 62: Violation of the Provisions of this Act or Rules or Regulations in General.
CitationRA 9344 Section 57 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
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