Guidelines on the Disposition of Confiscated, Seized and/or Surrendered Dangerous Drugs, etc.
OCA Circular No. 53-07, issued on May 21, 2007, provides guidelines for Regional Trial Court Judges regarding the handling of confiscated, seized, or surrendered dangerous drugs and related materials under Republic Act No. 9165, known as "The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002." It references Board Resolution No. 1, Series of 2007, from the Dangerous Drugs Board, which outlines procedures for the disposition of these items in ongoing investigations. The circular emphasizes the importance of adhering to these guidelines to ensure proper legal processes. Judges are instructed to comply strictly with these regulations.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 53-07
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 21, 2007
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 53-07
| TO | : | All Regional Trial Court Judges |
| SUBJECT | : | Guidelines on the Disposition of Confiscated, Seized and/or Surrendered Dangerous Drugs, Plant Sources of Dangerous Drugs, Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals, Instruments/Paraphernalia, and/or Laboratory Equipment in Connection with Cases under Investigation, Preliminary Investigation or Reinvestigation |
Pursuant to Section 21 of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as "The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002", the Dangerous Drugs Board had issued Board Resolution No. 1, Series of 2007, prescribing the guidelines on the disposition of confiscated, seized and/or surrendered dangerous drugs, plant sources of dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals, instruments/paraphernalia, and/or laboratory equipment in connection with cases under investigation, preliminary investigation or reinvestigation. cDSAEI
Copy of the said Board Resolution is attached for your reference and guidance.
For strict compliance.
(SGD.) CHRISTOPHER O. LOCKCourt Administrator
ATTACHMENT
DDB Board Regulation No. 1-07
Cite This Law
Guidelines on the Disposition of Confiscated, Seized and/or Surrendered Dangerous Drugs, etc., OCA Circular No. 53-07, May 21, 2007 (Philippines)
Guidelines on the Disposition of Confiscated, Seized and/or Surrendered Dangerous Drugs, etc., OCA Circular No. 53-07 (Phil. 2007)
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