Procedure on the Disposition of Exhibits in the Custody of Courts Which are No Longer Needed as Evidence
OCA Circular No. 149-2023 outlines the procedure for disposing of exhibits held by courts that are no longer needed as evidence, particularly those confiscated in favor of the government. Clerks of Court must report such real evidence, including hazardous materials, to the Commission on Audit (COA) as waste materials using General Form No. 64. The COA will then handle the disposal, which may involve public auction, private sale, destruction, or transfer. Clerks are advised to consult the appropriate COA regional office for the current procedures and forms required for this process.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 149-2023
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 4, 2023
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 149-2023
| TO | : | All Clerks of Court of the First and Second Level Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Procedure on the Disposition of Exhibits in the Custody of Courts Which are No Longer Needed as Evidence |
For the guidance and compliance of all concerned, the following procedure under Chapter XII, Item B (4) of the 2002 Revised Manual for Clerks of Court shall be observed in the disposal of real evidence confiscated in favor of the government, such as, but not limited to, petroleum/gasoline products and other hazardous materials, viz.:
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4. All other real evidence confiscated in favor of the government shall be reported by the Clerk of Court to the Commission on Audit (to the Office of the Commissioner of the Commission on Audit for Clerks of Court in Metro Manila or directly to the provincial or city auditor regarding Clerks of Court in the provinces or other cities) as waste materials by accomplishing Gen. Form No. 64 (a) of said Commission for the latter to dispose of said evidence either by sale at public auction, private sale, destruction or transfer to another office. HTcADC
All concerned shall directly inquire with the appropriate Regional Office of the Commission on Audit on the current form to be accomplished as well as the actual turnover of the said evidence for disposal.
(SGD.) RAUL B. VILLANUEVACourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Procedure on the Disposition of Exhibits in the Custody of Courts Which are No Longer Needed as Evidence, OCA Circular No. 149-2023, Apr 4, 2023 (Philippines)
Procedure on the Disposition of Exhibits in the Custody of Courts Which are No Longer Needed as Evidence, OCA Circular No. 149-2023 (Phil. 2023)
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