Reopening and Remanding of the Criminal Cases to the RTC of Mandaluyong City
OCA Circular No. 234-2018 directs all judges and clerks of court in the First and Second Level Courts to reopen and remand specific criminal cases to the Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong City. This action follows the Court En Banc's decision regarding Racquel Dela Cruz y Genese, focusing on determining the appropriate penalties under Republic Act No. 10951 and assessing her eligibility for immediate release due to the completion of her sentences. The circular emphasizes compliance with the directives outlined in the attached resolution.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 234-2018
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 9, 2018
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 234-2018
| TO | : | All Judges and Clerks of Court of the First and Second Level Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Reopening and Remanding of the Criminal Cases to the Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong City for the Determination of: (A) The Proper Penalties in Accordance with Republic Act No. 10951; and (B) Whether Petitioner Racquel Dela Cruz y Genese is Entitled to Immediate Release on Account of Full Service of Her Sentences, as Modified |
Pursuant to the 14 August 2018 Resolution in G.R. Nos. 240394-95(In Re: Correction/Adjustment of Penalty Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10951, in Relation to Hernan v. Sandiganbayan — Racquel Dela Cruz y Genese), the Court En BancREOPENED and REMANDED Criminal Case Nos. 36720-R and 36743-R to the Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong City for the determination of: (a) the proper penalties in accordance with Republic Act No. 10951; and (b) whether petitioner Racquel Dela Cruz y Genese is entitled to immediate release on account of full service of her sentences, as modified, the full text of which is appended herein as Annex "A" for immediate reference.
For your information, guidance and strict compliance.
(SGD.) RAUL BAUTISTA VILLANUEVADeputy Court Administrator
ANNEX A
G.R. Nos. 240394-95August 14, 2018
Cite This Law
Reopening and Remanding of the Criminal Cases to the RTC of Mandaluyong City, OCA Circular No. 234-2018, Nov 9, 2018 (Philippines)
Reopening and Remanding of the Criminal Cases to the RTC of Mandaluyong City, OCA Circular No. 234-2018 (Phil. 2018)
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