Enhancing the Dignity of Courts as Temples of Justice and Promoting Respect for their Officials and Employees
Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 1-99 emphasizes the importance of preserving the dignity of courts as institutions of justice. It mandates court officials and employees to adhere to ethical standards and conduct outlined in various legal frameworks, including the Canons of Judicial Ethics and the Code of Conduct for Public Officials. Key directives include maintaining punctuality, professionalism in attire and behavior, and ensuring the cleanliness of court premises. Additionally, it prohibits any improper conduct such as gambling or alcohol use within court facilities. The Circular took effect on February 1, 1999, with the Office of the Court Administrator responsible for its enforcement.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 1-99
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 15, 1999
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 1-99
ENHANCING THE DIGNITY OF COURTS AS TEMPLES OF JUSTICE AND PROMOTING RESPECT FOR THEIR OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
TO : All Officials and Employees of the Judiciary
As courts are temples of justice, their dignity and sanctity must, at all times, be preserved and enhanced. In inspiring public respect for the justice system, court officials and employees must:
1. In general: (a) avoid committing any act which would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under, as the case may be, the Canons of Judicial Ethics; Code of Judicial Conduct; and Section 46, Chapter 7, Subtitle A, Title I, Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 (Executive Order No. 292); and (b) faithfully comply with the norms of conduct and perform the duties prescribed in the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. No. 6713).
2. Zealously guard the public trust character of their offices.
3. Strictly observe official time. As punctuality is a virtue, absenteeism and tardiness are impermissible.
4. Always be courteous and properly attired.
5. Keep the courts and court premises tidy at all times.
6. Never use their offices as a residence or for any other purpose than for court or judicial functions.
7. Never permit the following to be done within the premises of the court: gambling, drinking of alcoholic beverages or any other form of improper or unbecoming conduct.
This Circular shall take effect on 1 February 1999. The Office of the Court Administrator shall ensure its proper observance by all concerned.
City of Manila, 15 January, 1999.
(SGD.) HILARIO G. DAVIDE, JR.Chief Justice
Cite This Law
Enhancing the Dignity of Courts as Temples of Justice and Promoting Respect for their Officials and Employees, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 1-99, Jan 15, 1999 (Philippines)
Enhancing the Dignity of Courts as Temples of Justice and Promoting Respect for their Officials and Employees, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 1-99 (Phil. 1999)
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