Memorandum Order No. 74-2019 Dated 04 November 2019 of Hon. Diosdado M. Peralta, Chief Justice of the Philippines, Enjoining All Lower Courts to (A) Comply with the Rules on Session Hours and Hearing Dates, Including the Reglementary or Prescribed Periods to Resolve Pending Cases and Incidents; and (B) Observe the Prohibition on the Use of Cellular or Smart Phones While the Court is in Session
On November 6, 2019, the Office of the Court Administrator issued Circular No. 205-2019 to all first and second level courts, emphasizing compliance with Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta's Memorandum Order No. 74-2019. This memorandum mandates adherence to established session hours and hearing dates, as well as prescribed timeframes for resolving pending cases. Additionally, it enforces a strict prohibition on the use of cellular and smart phones during court sessions to ensure orderly proceedings. The directive aims to enhance court performance and maintain the integrity of judicial processes.
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- On November 6, 2019, the Office of the Court Administrator issued Circular No. 205-2019 to all first and second level courts, emphasizing compliance with Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta's Memorandum Order No. 74-2019. This memorandum mandates adherence to established session hours and hearing dates, as well as prescribed timeframes for resolving pending cases. Additionally, it enforces a strict prohibition on the use of cellular and smart phones during court sessions to ensure orderly proceedings. The directive aims to enhance court performance and maintain the integrity of judicial processes.
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- Memorandum Order No. 74-2019 Dated 04 November 2019 of Hon. Diosdado M. Peralta, Chief Justice of the Philippines, Enjoining All Lower Courts to (A) Comply with the Rules on Session Hours and Hearing Dates, Including the Reglementary or Prescribed Periods to Resolve Pending Cases and Incidents; and (B) Observe the Prohibition on the Use of Cellular or Smart Phones While the Court is in Session (OCA Circular No. 205-2019) is a Philippine Supreme Court Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
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- Memorandum Order No. 74-2019 Dated 04 November 2019 of Hon. Diosdado M. Peralta, Chief Justice of the Philippines, Enjoining All Lower Courts to (A) Comply with the Rules on Session Hours and Hearing Dates, Including the Reglementary or Prescribed Periods to Resolve Pending Cases and Incidents; and (B) Observe the Prohibition on the Use of Cellular or Smart Phones While the Court is in Session (OCA Circular No. 205-2019) was enacted on Nov 6, 2019.
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- Memorandum Order No. 74-2019 Dated 04 November 2019 of Hon. Diosdado M. Peralta, Chief Justice of the Philippines, Enjoining All Lower Courts to (A) Comply with the Rules on Session Hours and Hearing Dates, Including the Reglementary or Prescribed Periods to Resolve Pending Cases and Incidents; and (B) Observe the Prohibition on the Use of Cellular or Smart Phones While the Court is in Session, OCA Circular No. 205-2019, Nov 6, 2019 (Philippines)
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- OCA Circular No. 205-2019
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- Supreme Court Issuances
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- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
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- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
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November 6, 2019
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 205-2019
| TO | : | All First and Second Level Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Memorandum Order No. 74-2019 Dated 04 November 2019 of Hon. Diosdado M. Peralta, Chief Justice of the Philippines, Enjoining All Lower Courts to (A) Comply with the Rules on Session Hours and Hearing Dates, Including the Reglementary or Prescribed Periods to Resolve Pending Cases and Incidents; and (B) Observe the Prohibition on the Use of Cellular or Smart Phones While the Court is in Session |
For the information, guidance and strict observance of all first and second level courts, appended herein as Annex "A" is the Memorandum Order No. 74-2019 dated 04 November 2019 issued by the Honorable Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta enjoining all lower courts to comply with the rules on session hours and hearing dates, including the reglementary or prescribed periods to resolve pending cases and incidents, as provided for under the Constitution, the laws, rules of procedure, guidelines and other administrative issuances.
Particular attention should be given to the strict prohibition on the use of cellular or smart phones while the court is in session in order to maintain the orderly court proceedings and trial.
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
ANNEX A
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 74-2019
In accordance with the eighth item of the Ten-Point Program of the Chief Justice, as regards the monitoring of performance of all courts, all lower courts are strictly enjoined to comply with the rules on session hours and hearing dates, including the reglementary or prescribed periods to resolve pending cases and incidents, as provided for under the Constitution, the laws, rules of procedure, guidelines and other administrative issuances.
In order to maintain the orderly court proceedings and trial, and in the best interest of the service, the use of cellular or smart phones while the court is in session is strictly prohibited. The use of other electronic communication devices not related to the ongoing proceedings or trial is likewise prohibited.
Strict compliance is hereby enjoined.
City of Manila, 4 November 2019.
(SGD.) DIOSDADO M. PERALTAChief Justice of the Philippines
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Memorandum Order No. 74-2019 Dated 04 November 2019 of Hon. Diosdado M. Peralta, Chief Justice of the Philippines, Enjoining All Lower Courts to (A) Comply with the Rules on Session Hours and Hearing Dates, Including the Reglementary or Prescribed Periods to Resolve Pending Cases and Incidents; and (B) Observe the Prohibition on the Use of Cellular or Smart Phones While the Court is in Session, OCA Circular No. 205-2019, Nov 6, 2019 (Philippines)
Memorandum Order No. 74-2019 Dated 04 November 2019 of Hon. Diosdado M. Peralta, Chief Justice of the Philippines, Enjoining All Lower Courts to (A) Comply with the Rules on Session Hours and Hearing Dates, Including the Reglementary or Prescribed Periods to Resolve Pending Cases and Incidents; and (B) Observe the Prohibition on the Use of Cellular or Smart Phones While the Court is in Session, OCA Circular No. 205-2019 (Phil. 2019)
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