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Outline of Accessory Penalties Inherent in Principal Penalties


1. Death
     a. Perpetual absolute disqualification.
     b. Civil interdiction during 30 years, if not expressly remitted  in the pardon.
2. Reclusion Perpetua and Reclusion Temporal
     a. Civil  interdiction for life or during the sentence.
     b. Perpetual absolute disqualification, unless expressly remitted in the pardon of the principal penalty.
3. Prision Mayor
     a. Temporary absolute disqualification.
     b. Perpetual special disqualification from suffrage, unless expressly remitted in the pardon of the principal penalty.
4. Prision Correctional
     a. Suspension from public office, profession or calling.
     b. Perpetual special disqualification from suffrage, if the duration of  the imprisonment exceeds 18 months, unless expressly remitted in the pardon of the principal penalty.
5. Arresto 
     Suspension to the right to hold office and the right of suffrage during the term  of the sentence.

When and How Penalty is to be Executed
     Only penalty by final judgment can be executed. A penalty shall be executed in the form prescribed by law and with any circumstances or incidents expressly authorized thereby.

Suspension of the Execution and Service of the Penalties in case of Insanity
1. Convict becomes insane or imbecile after final sentence has been pronounced, the execution of such sentence is suspended only as regards to the personal penalty.
2. If he recovers, his sentence shall be executed unless the penalty has prescribed.
3. Even if he is serving his sentence, the convict becomes insane or imbecile, number 1 and 2 shall be observed.
4. The payment of his civil or pecuniary liabilities shall not be suspended.
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