SB 1232

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 20, 2025

Plea Bargaining Act of 2025

An Act Providing for Rules on Plea Bargaining Agreement in Criminal Cases, Providing Penalties in Violation Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill seeks to formalize plea‑bargaining to reduce case backlogs while protecting public interest.

Justice and JudiciaryPublic Order and Safety

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Author · Senator

Lito Lapid
SenatorManuel "Lito" Lapid
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Subjects

Plea BargainingCriminal Cases From Violations of Commercial Laws

Official sources

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SBN-1232 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch