Article 224 Revised Penal Code

Article 224 of the Revised Penal Code is about Evasion through negligence. It is under Chapter Five (Infidelity Of Public Officers) of Title Seven (Crimes Committed By Public Officers) of the Code.

Evasion through negligence.

If the evasion of the prisoner shall have taken place through the negligence of the officer charged with the conveyance or custody of the escaping prisoner, said officer shall suffer the penalties of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period and temporary special disqualification.

See also: Article 223 Revised Penal Code