Cover Letter for Copies of Orders, Decisions and Other Documents Submitted by Lower Courts to the Office of the Court Administrator
OCA Circular No. 109-13, issued on September 5, 2013, mandates that all judges and clerks of court from first and second level courts must include a cover letter when submitting copies of orders, decisions, and other documents to the Office of the Court Administrator. The cover letter should clearly state the reasons for the submission. This requirement aims to facilitate immediate and appropriate action on the documents received. Compliance with this directive is mandatory for all concerned parties.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 109-13
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 5, 2013
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 109-13
| TO | : | All Judges and Clerks of Court of First and Second Level Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Cover Letter for Copies of Orders, Decisions and Other Documents Submitted by Lower Courts to the Office of the Court Administrator |
To ensure immediate and appropriate action on copies of orders, decisions and other documents submitted by lower courts to the Office of the Court Administrator, all concerned are DIRECTED to attach a COVER LETTER as a supplemental document to indicate the reason/s why the same are being furnished the Office.
Strict compliance is hereby enjoined. AHDaET
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Cover Letter for Copies of Orders, Decisions and Other Documents Submitted by Lower Courts to the Office of the Court Administrator, OCA Circular No. 109-13, Sep 5, 2013 (Philippines)
Cover Letter for Copies of Orders, Decisions and Other Documents Submitted by Lower Courts to the Office of the Court Administrator, OCA Circular No. 109-13 (Phil. 2013)
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