Request of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel for Assistance in the Speedy Disposition of Graft and Corruption Cases
OCA Circular No. 14-05, issued on February 11, 2005, addresses all levels of judges in the Philippines regarding the expedited handling of graft and corruption cases. The circular references a request from Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez, emphasizing the government's commitment to combat graft and corruption. It underscores the judiciary's critical role in this initiative and calls for judicial cooperation to ensure timely resolution of such cases. The Court Administrator, Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr., highlights the importance of this collaboration in supporting the administration's anti-corruption efforts.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 14-05
- 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 11, 2005
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 14-05
| TO | : | All Justices of the Sandiganbayan, Judges of the Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Request of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel for Assistance in the Speedy Disposition of Graft and Corruption Cases |
Your attention is hereby invited to the letter dated 14 January 2005 of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez to the Chief Justice, which is quoted hereunder:
"The present administration is accelerating its campaign against graft and corruption. Recognizing the invaluable role of the judiciary in this fight, we are seeking the assistance of the courts in the speedy disposition of graft and corruption cases. " THSaEC
(SGD.) PRESBITERO J. VELASCO, JR.Court Administrator
Cite This Law
Request of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel for Assistance in the Speedy Disposition of Graft and Corruption Cases, OCA Circular No. 14-05, Feb 11, 2005 (Philippines)
Request of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel for Assistance in the Speedy Disposition of Graft and Corruption Cases, OCA Circular No. 14-05 (Phil. 2005)
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