Issuance of Search Warrant
OCA Circular No. 22-04, issued on February 13, 2004, reminds judges in various trial courts in the Philippines about the issuance of search warrants. It clarifies that search warrants can be issued at any time, including after regular office hours, on weekends, and during legal holidays. However, applicants must provide an oath certifying the urgency of the request when filing during these times. This circular aims to ensure that judicial processes remain efficient and responsive to urgent needs.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 22-04
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 13, 2004
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 22-04
| TO | : | All Judges of the Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Issuance of Search Warrant |
This is a reminder that search warrants may be issued at anytime provided that where an application for search warrant is filed after office hours, or during Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, the applicant shall be required to certify under oath the urgency of the issuance thereof after office hours, or during Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
Please be guided accordingly. TaSEHD
(SGD.) PRESBITERO J. VELASCO, JR.Court Administrator
Cite This Law
Issuance of Search Warrant, OCA Circular No. 22-04, Feb 13, 2004 (Philippines)
Issuance of Search Warrant, OCA Circular No. 22-04 (Phil. 2004)
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