Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes
Supreme Court Circular No. 19-87, issued on August 4, 1987, establishes amended guidelines for handling applications for search warrants related to illegal possession of firearms and other serious crimes in Metro Manila and similar jurisdictions. The circular mandates that such applications no longer undergo a raffle process but are to be directly addressed by the Executive Judge or, in their absence, the Vice-Executive Judge, or any available judge. Applications submitted outside regular hours must also be acted upon promptly, with the applicant required to provide sworn statements to demonstrate urgency. Judges are instructed to conduct examinations personally to prevent information leaks and to adhere to established procedural safeguards. This directive is effective immediately.
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- What is Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes about?
- Supreme Court Circular No. 19-87, issued on August 4, 1987, establishes amended guidelines for handling applications for search warrants related to illegal possession of firearms and other serious crimes in Metro Manila and similar jurisdictions. The circular mandates that such applications no longer undergo a raffle process but are to be directly addressed by the Executive Judge or, in their absence, the Vice-Executive Judge, or any available judge. Applications submitted outside regular hours must also be acted upon promptly, with the applicant required to provide sworn statements to demonstrate urgency. Judges are instructed to conduct examinations personally to prevent information leaks and to adhere to established procedural safeguards. This directive is effective immediately.
- What type of law is Supreme Court Circular No. 19-87?
- Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes (Supreme Court Circular No. 19-87) is a Philippine Supreme Court Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes enacted?
- Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes (Supreme Court Circular No. 19-87) was enacted on Aug 4, 1987.
- What is the citation for Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes?
- Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes, Supreme Court Circular No. 19-87, Aug 4, 1987 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Circular No. 19-87
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 4, 1987
SUPREME COURT CIRCULAR NO. 19-87
| TO | : | All Judges of the Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Amended Guidelines and Procedures on Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes filed in Metro Manila Courts and Other Courts with Multiple Salas |
This Court has received reports of delays while awaiting raffle, in acting an applications for search warrants in the campaign against loose firearms and other serious crimes affecting peace and order. There is a need for prompt action on such applications for search warrant. Accordingly, these amended guidelines in the issuance of a search warrant are issued: casia
1. All applications for search warrants relating to violations of the Anti-Subversion Act, crimes against public order as defined in the Revised Penal Code, as amended, illegal possession of firearms and/or ammunizations and violations of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as amended, shall no longer be raffled and shall immediately be taken cognizance of and acted upon by the Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Metropolitan Trial Court, and Municipal Trial Court under whose jurisdiction the place to be searched is located.
2. In the absence of the Executive Judge, the Vice-Executive Judge shall take cognizance of and personally act on the same. In the absence of the Executive Judge or Vice-Executive Judge, the application may be taken cognizance of and acted upon by any judge of the Court where the application is filed.
3. Applications filed after office hours, during Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, shall likewise be taken cognizance of and acted upon by any judge of the court having jurisdiction of the place to be searched, but in such cases the applicant shall certify and state the facts under oath, to the satisfaction of the judge, and its issuance is urgent.
4. Any judge acting on such application shall immediately and without delay personally conduct the examination of the applicant and his witnesses to prevent the possible leakage of information. He shall observe the procedures, safeguards, and guidelines for the issuance of search warrants provided for in this Court's Administrative Circular No. 13, dated October 1, 1985. casia
5. This Circular shall take effect immediately.
Please be guided accordingly.
August 4, 1987.
(SGD.) CLAUDIO TEEHANKEE Chief Justice
Cite This Law
Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes, Supreme Court Circular No. 19-87, Aug 4, 1987 (Philippines)
Applications for Search Warrants for Illegal Possession of Firearms and other Serious Crimes, Supreme Court Circular No. 19-87 (Phil. 1987)
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