Article 208 Revised Penal Code

Article 208 of the Revised Penal Code is about Prosecution of offenses; negligence and tolerance. It is under Chapter Two (Malfeasance And Misfeasance In Office) of Title Seven (Crimes Committed By Public Officers) of the Code.

Prosecution of offenses; negligence and tolerance

The penalty of prision correccional in its minimum period and suspension shall be imposed upon any public officer, or officer of the law, who, in dereliction of the duties of his office, shall maliciously refrain from instituting prosecution for the punishment of violators of the law, or shall tolerate the commission of offenses.

See also: Article 207 Revised Penal Code