Copy Furnished the Legal and Prosecution Service of PDEA with All Court Orders, Resolutions, and Decisions on Drug Cases
OCA Circular No. 70-07 mandates that all judges and clerks of court in the Regional Trial Courts provide the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency's (PDEA) Legal and Prosecution Service with copies of all court orders, resolutions, and decisions related to drug cases. This directive aims to enhance the PDEA's ability to prepare for prosecution and monitor the status of cases involving violations of drug laws, as stipulated in Republic Act No. 9165. Compliance with this requirement is mandatory to support the agency's efforts in effectively managing drug-related legal proceedings.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 70-07
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 25, 2007
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 70-07
| TO | : | All Judges and Clerks of Court of the Regional Trial Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Copy Furnished the Legal and Prosecution Service (LPS) of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) with All Court Orders, Resolutions, and Decisions on Drug Cases |
In the effort of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to prepare for prosecution or cause the filing of appropriate criminal and civil cases for violation of all laws on dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals, and other similar controlled substances pursuant to Section 84 (h) of Republic Act No. 9165, the said government agency through its Legal and Prosecution Service (LPS) is requesting that it be furnished with all copies of all court orders, resolutions and decisions on drug cases, all for purposes of improving its system of tracking, monitoring, and checking the status of drug cases. TDCAIS
Henceforth, you are DIRECTED to furnish the abovementioned agency with all court orders, resolutions and decisions on drug cases at the following address:
LEGAL AND PROSECUTION SERVICE
Strict compliance is hereby enjoined.
(SGD.) CHRISTOPHER O. LOCKCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Copy Furnished the Legal and Prosecution Service of PDEA with All Court Orders, Resolutions, and Decisions on Drug Cases, OCA Circular No. 70-07, Jul 25, 2007 (Philippines)
Copy Furnished the Legal and Prosecution Service of PDEA with All Court Orders, Resolutions, and Decisions on Drug Cases, OCA Circular No. 70-07 (Phil. 2007)
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