Speedy Disposition of Cases Involving Children
Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 23-95 emphasizes the urgent handling of cases involving children, including child labor, abuse, and pedophilia. Trial judges are instructed to schedule arraignments within one week of the accused's custody or bail posting, with pre-trials and trials to begin within three days of arraignment. The circular highlights that violations of Republic Act No. 7610 must be heard in designated Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. This directive aims to ensure the speedy disposition of cases to protect children's rights and welfare.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 23-95
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 11, 1995
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 23-95
| TO | : | Presiding Judge of All Trial Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Speedy Disposition of Cases Involving Children |
All trial judges are enjoined to act with dispatch on all cases involving children, including but not limited to child labor case under Rep. Act No. 7610, cases of child abuses and pedophilia.
It is directed that arraignments should be scheduled within a week after the accused is placed in the court's custody or upon filing of the bailbond and pre-trial/trial shall commence within three (3) days from arraignment.
Attention is called to Section 30 of Rep. Act No. 7610 which provides that violations of this Act should be heard in the chambers of the RTC duly designated as Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. TICDSc
October 11, 1995.
(SGD.) ANDRES R. NARVASAChief Justice
Cite This Law
Speedy Disposition of Cases Involving Children, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 23-95, Oct 11, 1995 (Philippines)
Speedy Disposition of Cases Involving Children, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 23-95 (Phil. 1995)
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