Rule on Asset Preservation, Seizure, and Forfeiture in Criminal Cases under Republic Act No. 9160 as Amended
On June 2, 2021, the Office of the Court Administrator issued Circular No. 69-2021, informing judges and court clerks about the approval of the "Rule on Asset Preservation, Seizure, and Forfeiture in Criminal Cases" under Republic Act No. 9160, as amended. This resolution, dated March 23, 2021, was published on May 15, 2021, and took effect on May 31, 2021. It supersedes any previous circulars from the Office of the Court Administrator that conflict with this new rule. The circular serves as a directive for compliance and implementation by the judiciary.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 69-2021
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 2, 2021
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 69-2021
| TO | : | All Judges, Clerks of Court and Branch Clerks of Court of the Second Level Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Rule on Asset Preservation, Seizure, and Forfeiture in Criminal Cases under Republic Act No. 9160 as Amended |
In the Resolution dated 23 March 2021 in A.M. No. 21-03-13-SC(Rule on Asset Preservation, Seizure, and Forfeiture in Criminal Cases under Republic Act No. 9160 as Amended), the Court En BancRESOLVED to APPROVE the proposed "Rule on Asset Preservation, Seizure, and Forfeiture in Criminal Cases under Republic Act No. 9160 as Amended." Said Resolution is appended as Annex "A".
Published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer and the Manila Bulletin on 15 May 2021, the Resolution took effect on 31 May 2021.
Any prior circular from the Office of the Court Administrator on this matter which is contrary to the foregoing is hereby superseded.
For your information, guidance, and strict compliance.
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
ANNEX A
A.M. No. 21-03-13-SC
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Rule on Asset Preservation, Seizure, and Forfeiture in Criminal Cases under Republic Act No. 9160 as Amended, OCA Circular No. 69-2021, Jun 2, 2021 (Philippines)
Rule on Asset Preservation, Seizure, and Forfeiture in Criminal Cases under Republic Act No. 9160 as Amended, OCA Circular No. 69-2021 (Phil. 2021)
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