Who supervises and controls Provincial Jails established under the American Regime?

The supervision and control of Provincial Jails established under the American Regime falls under the Provincial Government. During this period, the local government system was structured such that provincial governments were given the authority and responsibility for managing their jails. This was part of a broader approach to local governance, allowing provinces to have a degree of self-governance, including the management of local correctional facilities.

The Provincial Government was tasked with overseeing the operations, ensuring that jails adhered to regulations, and were responsible for the welfare of inmates as well as the enforcement of local laws. This designation as overseers reflects the legislative intention to incorporate local governance into the administration of justice and correctional facilities.

By contrast, other entities such as the BJMP (Bureau of Jail Management and Penology), which manages city and municipal jails, or the DOJ (Department of Justice), which oversees the overall justice system and assists in policy and regulations, do not hold the same level of authority over provincial jails specifically. Municipal or city mayors also lack jurisdiction over provincial facilities since their authority is generally limited to local government units rather than provincial institutions.