Text of the provision
Sec. 9. Penalty Clause. - A person who violates any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not less than six
(6) years but not more than twelve
(12) years, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than One Hundred Thousand pesos (P100,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court. In addition, if the offender is a government official or employee he shall suffer the penalties provided under civil service laws, rules and regulations.
Administrative Correction of Clerical or Typographical Errors in Civil Registry Entries, Republic Act No. 9048 (2001). Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified word-for-word against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.
What this section means
Violating this law is punished on conviction by imprisonment of not less than six (6) years but not more than twelve (12) years, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than One Hundred Thousand pesos (P100,000.00), or both, at the court's discretion. A government official or employee also suffers the penalties under civil service rules.
Related provisions
- Section 8 — Fees And Indigent Exemption.
- Section 10 — Rules Within Three Months.
Cases citing this section
- Authorities on this section will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.