Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court
Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-95, issued on August 1, 1995, provides guidelines for the allocation of legal fees collected under specified sections of Rule 141 of the Rules of Court, following amendments effective August 1, 1994. The circular details how fees are to be divided between the General Fund and the Judiciary Development Fund based on the amount collected, with specific monetary thresholds outlined for different fee categories. It establishes a structured approach to ensure proper distribution of funds in light of expanded jurisdiction for lower courts under RA No. 7611. The circular aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the handling of legal fees within the judicial system.
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- What is Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court about?
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-95, issued on August 1, 1995, provides guidelines for the allocation of legal fees collected under specified sections of Rule 141 of the Rules of Court, following amendments effective August 1, 1994. The circular details how fees are to be divided between the General Fund and the Judiciary Development Fund based on the amount collected, with specific monetary thresholds outlined for different fee categories. It establishes a structured approach to ensure proper distribution of funds in light of expanded jurisdiction for lower courts under RA No. 7611. The circular aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the handling of legal fees within the judicial system.
- What type of law is Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-95?
- Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court (Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-95) is a Philippine Supreme Court Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court enacted?
- Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court (Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-95) was enacted on Aug 1, 1995.
- What is the citation for Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court?
- Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-95, Aug 1, 1995 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-95
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 1, 1995
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 15-95
| 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 | : | Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court, as Amended, Pursuant to Adm. Circular No. 11-94 Dated June 28, 1994 |
Pursuant to the amendments to Section 7 (a) and (d) and Sec. 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, Rules of Court,effective August 1, 1994, in view of the expanded jurisdiction of the lower courts under RA No. 7611 the following guidelines for allocating the legal fees collected under said rule between the General Fund and the Judiciary Development Fund are hereby issued:
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Amount
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General
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Judiciary
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Fund
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Development
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Fund
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| A. | Sec. 7 (a) 1 to 3 | ||||
| 1. | Not More than P100,000.00 |
P400.00
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P100.00
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P300.00
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| 2. | P100,000.00 or more but not more |
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| than P150,000.00 |
600.00
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150.00
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450.00
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| 3. | For each P1,000.00 in excess of |
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| P150,000.00 |
5.00
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2.00
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3.00
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| B. | Sec. 7 (d) 1 to 2 |
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| 1. | More than P100,000.00 but |
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| not more than P150,000.00 |
1,300.00
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590.00
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710.00
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| 2. | For each P1,000.00 in excess of |
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| P150,000.00 |
5.00
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1.00
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4.00
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| C. | Sec. 8 (a) 1 to 3 |
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| 1. | Not more than P20,000.00 |
120.00
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60.00
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60.00
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| 2. | More than P20,000.00 but |
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| not more than P100,000.00 |
400.00
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200.00
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200.00
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| 3. | More than P100,000.00 but |
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| not more than P200,000.00 |
850.00
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357.00
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493.00
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| D. | Sec. 8 (b) 1 to 3 |
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| 1. | Not more than P20,000.00 |
200.00
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60.00
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140.00
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| 2. | More than P20,000.00 but |
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| not more than P100,000.00 |
1,100.00
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540.00
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560.00
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| 3. | More than P100,000.00 but |
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| not more than P200,000.00 |
1,550.00
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697.50
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852.50
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| E. | Sec. 8 (c) |
August 1, 1995.
(SGD.) ANDRES R. NARVASAChief Justice
Cite This Law
Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-95, Aug 1, 1995 (Philippines)
Guidelines for Allocating the Legal Fees Collected Under Section 7 (a) and (d), and Section 8 (a) and (b), Rule 141, of the Rules of Court, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-95 (Phil. 1995)
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