Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court
Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 10-95 mandates that judges refrain from personally ordering or witnessing the destruction of seized drugs that are no longer needed as evidence. Instead, such drugs should be turned over to the Dangerous Drugs Board or the National Bureau of Investigation for proper disposition, in accordance with R.A. 6425. The Circular emphasizes the Board's authority to manage the custody and disposal of dangerous drugs. Additionally, it highlights that alien offenders violating drug laws face immediate deportation following their sentencing. Strict adherence to these guidelines is required.
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- What is Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court about?
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 10-95 mandates that judges refrain from personally ordering or witnessing the destruction of seized drugs that are no longer needed as evidence. Instead, such drugs should be turned over to the Dangerous Drugs Board or the National Bureau of Investigation for proper disposition, in accordance with R.A. 6425. The Circular emphasizes the Board's authority to manage the custody and disposal of dangerous drugs. Additionally, it highlights that alien offenders violating drug laws face immediate deportation following their sentencing. Strict adherence to these guidelines is required.
- What type of law is Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 10-95?
- Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court (Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 10-95) is a Philippine Supreme Court Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court enacted?
- Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court (Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 10-95) was enacted on Mar 14, 1995.
- What is the citation for Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court?
- Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 10-95, Mar 14, 1995 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 10-95
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 14, 1995
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 10-95
| TO | : | The Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Regional Trial Courts, Shari'a District Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, and Shari'a Circuit Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court |
Our attention has been called to incidents where judges have ordered the burning or other disposition of seized drugs no longer needed as evidence in a manner contrary to law. We enjoin all judges to desist from themselves ordering and personally witnessing the burning or other disposition of prohibited drugs confiscated or no longer needed as evidence, and to turn over the seized drugs to the Dangerous Drugs Board or to the National Bureau of Investigation, for proper disposition.
We call attention to the pertinent provisions of R.A. 6425, as amended, which read:
"SEC. 36. Powers and Duties of the Board. — The Board shall:.
"(a) Promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act; including the manner of safekeeping, disposition, burning or condemnation of dangerous drugs under its charge and custody, and prescribe administrative remedies or sanctions for the violation of such rules and regulations;
"(b) Take charge and custody of all dangerous drugs seized, confiscated by or surrendered to any national, provincial or local law enforcement agency, if no longer needed for purposes of evidence in court;" (Emphasis supplied).
xxx xxx xxx.
Likewise, the attention of all concerned is called to Section 22 of the Dangerous Drugs Board, which provides:
SEC. 22. Additional Penalty if Offender is an Alien. — In addition to the penalties therein prescribed, any alien who violates any of the provisions of Articles II and III of this Act shall be deported without further proceedings immediately after service of sentence." (Emphasis supplied).
Strict compliance herewith is enjoined.
March 14, 1995.
(SGD.) ANDRES R. NARVASA Chief Justice
Cite This Law
Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 10-95, Mar 14, 1995 (Philippines)
Disposition of Seized Drugs No Longer Needed as Evidence in Court, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 10-95 (Phil. 1995)
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