Duty on Election Day, May 14, 2001

The OCA Circular No. 30-01, issued on April 20, 2001, mandates all judges and clerks of courts in various trial courts to report for duty on Election Day, May 14, 2001. This directive emphasizes the need for these officials to address and resolve all election-related matters in their jurisdictions promptly and with care. In cases where Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts lack presiding judges, clerks are instructed to refer matters to the presiding judge of a paired court, in accordance with an existing administrative order. The circular underscores the judiciary's critical role in ensuring the smooth conduct of the elections.