Continued Performance of Judicial Functions by Justices and Judges Pending Action on Their Courtesy Resignations
Administrative Supervision of Courts Circular No. 02-86, issued on March 11, 1986, emphasizes the obligation of justices and judges in the Philippines to continue performing their judicial duties despite pending courtesy resignations requested by the President. The circular stresses the importance of maintaining regular court sessions and ensuring the prompt resolution of cases to avoid delays in the judicial process. All judicial officers are directed to comply strictly with this directive until further notice. The notice is signed by Acting Chief Justice Claudio Teehankee.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Supervision of Courts Circular No. 02-86
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Supervision of Courts Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 11, 1986
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION OF COURTS CIRCULAR NO. 02-86
| TO | : | All Justices of the Intermediate Appellate Court and Sandiganbayan; and All Judges of the Court of Tax Appeals, Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts and Shari'a Courts |
Reports have been received that some justices and judges have ceased or suspended performing their duties pending action on the courtesy resignations submitted by them in compliance with the call of the President of the Philippines. acd
Courts are expected to continue discharging their judicial functions without interruption and delay in order to ensure the speedy disposition of their pending cases. You are, therefore, directed to continue with your regular sessions and the hearing and adjudication of cases and the proper discharge of your functions, until further notice from this Court. acd
Strict compliance thereof is hereby enjoined.
Manila, March 11, 1986.
(SGD.) CLAUDIO TEEHANKEE Acting Chief Justice
Cite This Law
Continued Performance of Judicial Functions by Justices and Judges Pending Action on Their Courtesy Resignations, Administrative Supervision of Courts Circular No. 02-86, Mar 11, 1986 (Philippines)
Continued Performance of Judicial Functions by Justices and Judges Pending Action on Their Courtesy Resignations, Administrative Supervision of Courts Circular No. 02-86 (Phil. 1986)
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