Submission of the Pre-Trial Order as Part of the Courts' Monthly Reportorial Requirements
OCA Circular No. 106-2017 mandates all Presiding and Acting Presiding Judges, as well as Branch Clerks of Court in the first and second level courts, to include Pre-Trial Orders in their monthly reports to the Office of the Court Administrator starting June 2017. This requirement aims to enhance case management and ensure the prompt disposition of cases. The reports, which must include copies of relevant orders and decisions, are due by the 10th day of the following month. Compliance with this directive is required for efficient court operations.
May 26, 2017
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 106-2017
| TO | : | All Presiding/Acting Presiding Judges and Branch Clerks of Court/Officers-in-Charge of the First and Second Level Courts Nationwide |
| SUBJECT | : | Submission of the Pre-Trial Order as Part of the Courts' Monthly Reportorial Requirements |
Pursuant to Administrative Circular No. 4-2004 dated 4 February 2004 (Revised Forms, Rules, Guidelines and Instructions in Accomplishing the Monthly Report of Cases) and Administrative Circular No. 81-2012 dated 17 September 2012 (New Cases), all the Presiding/Acting Presiding Judges and Branch Clerks of Court/Officers-in-Charge of the first and second level courts are required to submit a uniform report of cases every month, together with the copies of orders and decisions relative to the cases reported as attachments therein.
Considering that the pre-trial proceedings is an important and vital component in the management and prompt disposition of cases in the lower courts, and to determine compliance therewith, you are hereby DIRECTED to include and likewise submit the copies of your Pre-Trial Orders per month to the Office of the Court Administrator as part of your monthly reportorial requirements, starting in June 2017 and onwards, which shall be due on or before the tenth (10th) day of the succeeding month.
For your strict compliance.
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator