Court Operations in the First and Second Level Courts in the Provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal from 5 to 15 January 2022
OCA Memorandum No. 01-2022 outlines temporary court operations for the First and Second Level Courts in Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal from January 5 to 15, 2022, due to the provinces being under Alert Level 3. A skeleton workforce of 30-50% will be maintained, with regular office hours set from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday duties suspended. Courts must continue to follow health protocols and directives regarding hearings and filing procedures as per previous OCA guidelines. This memorandum aims to ensure efficient court operations while prioritizing health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 4, 2022
OCA MEMORANDUM NO. 01-2022
| TO | : | All Concerned Judges, Court Personnel and Court Users |
| SUBJECT | : | Court Operations in the First and Second Level Courts in the Provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal from 5 to 15 January 2022 |
Considering that the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal are placed under Alert Level 3 pursuant to Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Resolution No. 155-A dated 3 January 2022, and consistent with what are provided in OCA Circular No. 160-2021A dated 1 January 2022, the operations of the courts and judicial offices in the said provinces from 5 to 15 January 2022 shall be as follows:
1. A skeleton workforce of at least thirty percent (30%) to at most fifty (50%) shall be maintained to enable the courts to sufficiently address matters and concerns, as far as practicable;
2. Saturday duty is suspended during the said period;
3. The regular office hours shall be from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.; and
4. All other directives, such as the conduct of in-court hearings, the filing or service of pleadings, motions, and other court submissions through allowable modes, or the non-suspension of the period to file or serve the same, and the continued non-operation of night courts, as provided for in OCA Circular No. 134-2021, including the safety and health protocols being required by the IATF in its Resolution No. 155-A, shall be strictly observed.
For the guidance and compliance of all concerned.
(SGD.) RAUL BAUTISTA VILLANUEVADeputy Court Administrator (for Luzon)