Discontinuance of Collection of Mediation Fees in Small Claims Cases
OCA Circular No. 149-2019 announces the discontinuation of mediation fees in small claims cases effective September 2, 2019. This decision follows a resolution from the Court En Banc on July 9, 2019, and is based on the recommendation of Associate Justice Diosdado M. Peralta. The circular supersedes any previous instructions from the Office of the Court Administrator regarding mediation fees. All judges and clerks of court are instructed to comply with this new policy.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 149-2019
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 20, 2019
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 149-2019
| TO | : | All Judges and Clerks of Court of the First Level Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Discontinuance of Collection of Mediation Fees in Small Claims Cases |
Pursuant to the 9 July 2019 Resolution in A.M. No. 19-07-07-SC (Re: Payment of Mediation Fees in Small Claims Cases) of the Court En Banc, and upon the recommendation of Associate Justice Diosdado M. Peralta, payment of mediation fees in small claims cases shall NO LONGER BE REQUIRED effective 2 September 2019.
Any prior circular from the Office of the Court Administrator on this matter which is contrary to the foregoing is hereby superseded. DETACa
For the information, guidance and strict compliance of all concerned.
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Discontinuance of Collection of Mediation Fees in Small Claims Cases, OCA Circular No. 149-2019, Aug 20, 2019 (Philippines)
Discontinuance of Collection of Mediation Fees in Small Claims Cases, OCA Circular No. 149-2019 (Phil. 2019)
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