A.M. No. 07-3-09-SC (Re: Proposed Guidelines in the Disposition and/or Destruction of Court Records, Papers and Exhibits [Re: Simplified Guidelines for Disposing of Records of Long-Decided Cases and Unneeded Documents and Papers])
On June 23, 2015, the Office of the Court Administrator issued Circular No. 122-15, which pertains to the simplified guidelines for the disposition and destruction of court records, papers, and exhibits. This circular follows a resolution from November 25, 2014, which aims to streamline the process for handling records from long-decided cases and unnecessary documents. The updated guidelines took effect immediately upon publication in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on June 22, 2015, and supersede any prior conflicting directives. The circular emphasizes the importance of compliance by all presiding judges and clerks of court in the first and second level courts.
June 23, 2015
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 122-15
| TO | : | All Presiding Judges and Clerks of Court of the First and Second Level Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | A.M. No. 07-3-09-SC (Re: Proposed Guidelines in the Disposition and/or Destruction of Court Records, Papers and Exhibits [Re: Simplified Guidelines for Disposing of Records of Long-Decided Cases and Unneeded Documents and Papers]) |
In the Resolution dated 25 November 2014, the Court En Banc simplified the guidelines in the disposition and/or destruction of court records, papers and exhibits of the trial courts.
The resolution, appended herein as Annex "A," was published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on 22 June 2015 and took effect immediately.
Accordingly, any prior circular from the Office of the Court Administrator on this matter which is contrary to the Resolution dated 25 November 2014 is hereby superseded.
For your information, guidance and strict compliance. DETACa
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
ANNEX A
SC Resolution A.M. No. 07-3-09-SCNovember 25, 2014