San Juan District Jail Personnel
Our Mandate
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) was created on January 02, 1991 pursuant to Republic Act 9675, replacing its forerunner, the Office of Jail Management and Penology of the defunct Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National Police. The BJMP has jurisdiction over all district, city and municipal jails. It is a line bureau of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). As such, it shall ensure the establishment of secured, clean, adequately equipped and sanitary facilities provision of quality services for the custody, safekeeping and development of district, city and municipal inmates, any fugitive from justice, or person detained, awaiting or undergoing investigation or trial/or transfer to the National Penitentiary, and/or violent mentally ill person who endangers his/herself or the safety of others as certified by the proper medical or health officer, pending transfer to a mental institution.
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9263 also known as "The Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004" the BJMP is envisioned to institutionalize a highly efficient and competent jail service.
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9263 also known as "The Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004" the BJMP is envisioned to institutionalize a highly efficient and competent jail service.
Our Vision
The BJMP envisions itself as a dynamic institution highly regarded for its sustained humane safekeeping and development of inmates.
Our Mission
The Bureau aims to enhance public safety by providing humane safekeeping and development of inmates in all district, city and municipal jails.