Amendment to Section 1 of Rule 3, JBC-009, Rules of the Judicial and Bar Council
On September 24, 2003, the Judicial and Bar Council approved an amendment to Section 1 of Rule 3 (JBC-009), which outlines guidelines for assessing the competence of applicants or recommendees for judicial appointments. The amended rule emphasizes the importance of educational background, experience, performance, and achievements, specifically highlighting the completion of the Prejudicature Program of the Philippine Judicial Academy. However, it allows for flexibility in situations where there are insufficient applicants and prolonged vacancies that could hinder justice, stating that strict adherence to the Prejudicature Program requirement may be deemed directory. This amendment is set to take effect on December 1, 2003, following its publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- <--!09242003-->
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Resolutions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 24, 2003
| RE | : | Amendment to Section 1 of Rule 3, JBC-009, Rules of the Judicial and Bar Council |
R E S O L U T I O N
The Council Resolved to APPROVE the amendment of Section 1 of Rule 3, JBC-009, Rules of the Judicial and Bar Council, as follows:
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"SEC. 1. Guidelines in determining competence. — In determining the competence of the applicant or recommendee for appointment, the Council shall consider his educational preparation, experience, performance and other accomplishments INCLUDING THE COMPLETION OF THE PREJUDICATURE PROGRAM OF THE PHILIPPINE JUDICIAL ACADEMY; PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT IN PLACES WHERE THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS OR RECOMMENDEES IS INSUFFICIENT AND THE PROLONGED VACANCY IN THE COURT CONCERNED WILL PREJUDICE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETION OF THE PREJUDICATURE PROGRAM SHALL BE DEEMED DIRECTORY."
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This amendment to Section 1 of Rule 3 shall take effect on the first day of December 2003 following its publication in two newspapers of general circulation on or before Friday, 17 October 2003.
(SGD.) LUZVIMINDA D. PUNOClerk of CourtEx Officio Secretary
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Amendment to Section 1 of Rule 3, JBC-009, Rules of the Judicial and Bar Council, <--!09242003-->, Sep 24, 2003 (Philippines)
Amendment to Section 1 of Rule 3, JBC-009, Rules of the Judicial and Bar Council, <--!09242003--> (Phil. 2003)
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