Accurate Reporting of Cases Submitted for Decision/Resolution
Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 17-99, issued on November 8, 1999, mandates judges in the Philippines to meticulously report the status of cases submitted for decision or resolution on a monthly basis. Judges are required to collaborate with their Clerks of Court to ensure that these reports are accurate and faithful. Non-compliance with this directive may result in salary withholding and potential disciplinary actions. The circular is effective from December 1, 1999.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 17-99
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 8, 1999
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 17-99
ACCURATE REPORTING OF CASES SUBMITTED FOR DECISION/RESOLUTION
All judges are enjoined to exercise utmost care and diligence in the submission of their monthly reports of cases, especially those submitted or deemed submitted for decision or resolution.
In this regard, they should coordinate with their Clerks of Court to ensure the accuracy of the reports.
Failure to make a faithful and accurate monthly report of the status of cases may be a ground for withholding of salaries and for appropriate disciplinary action.
This Administrative Circular shall take effect on 1 December 1999.
Promulgated this 8th day of November 1999.
(SGD.) HILARIO G. DAVIDE, JR.Chief Justice
Cite This Law
Accurate Reporting of Cases Submitted for Decision/Resolution, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 17-99, Nov 8, 1999 (Philippines)
Accurate Reporting of Cases Submitted for Decision/Resolution, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 17-99 (Phil. 1999)
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