Delegation of Authority to Regional State Prosecutors to Resolve Appeals in Certain Cases
Department Circular No. 70-A, issued on July 10, 2000, delegates authority to Regional State Prosecutors to resolve appeals for certain cases previously handled by Provincial/City Prosecutors. This applies to cases cognizable by lower courts, excluding those in the National Capital Region. The Secretary of Justice retains the right to review these resolutions for oversight and justice. The Circular is set to take effect on September 1, 2000, following its publication in two widely circulated newspapers.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Department Circular No. 70-A
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- National Prosecution Service
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 10, 2000
DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 70-A
| SUBJECT | : | Delegation of Authority to Regional State Prosecutors to Resolve Appeals in Certain Cases |
In order to expedite the disposition of appealed cases governed by Department Circular No. 70 dated July 3, 2000 ("2000 NPS RULE ON APPEAL"), all petitions for review of resolutions of Provincial/City Prosecutors in cases cognizable by the Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, except in the National Capital Region, shall be filed with the Regional State Prosecutor concerned who shall resolve such petitions with finality in accordance with the pertinent rules prescribed in the said Department Circular. HTDAac
The foregoing delegation of authority notwithstanding, the Secretary of Justice may, pursuant to his power of supervision and control over the entire National Prosecution Service and in the interest of justice, review the resolutions of the Regional State Prosecutors in appealed cases.
This Circular shall be published once in two (2) newspapers of general circulation, after which it shall take effect on September 1, 2000. TIAEac
(SGD.) ARTEMIO G. TUQUEROSecretary of Justice
Cite This Law
Delegation of Authority to Regional State Prosecutors to Resolve Appeals in Certain Cases, Department Circular No. 70-A, Jul 10, 2000 (Philippines)
Delegation of Authority to Regional State Prosecutors to Resolve Appeals in Certain Cases, Department Circular No. 70-A (Phil. 2000)
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