Article 156 Revised Penal Code

Article 156 of the Revised Penal Code is about Delivery of prisoners from jails. It is under Chapter Five (Public Disorders) of Title Three (Crimes Against Public Order) of the Code.

Delivery of prisoners from jails

The penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period of prision correccional in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any person who shall remove from any jail or penal establishment any person confined therein or shall help the escape of such person, by means of violence, intimidation, or bribery. If other means are used, the penalty of arresto mayor shall be imposed.

If the escape of the prisoner shall take place outside of said establishments by taking the guards by surprise, the same penalties shall be imposed in their minimum period.

See also: Article 155 Revised Penal Code