Timely Information Regarding Absence of Presiding Judge
OCA Circular No. 27-97, issued on March 31, 1997, mandates that if a presiding judge is unable to attend scheduled hearings, the Clerk of Court must promptly inform the concerned counsels via telephone. This notification is intended to save time and resources for both counsel and litigants. Additionally, the Clerk must include the contact numbers of the counsels in the case records to facilitate communication. If desired, counsel can verify the judge's absence by contacting the Clerk directly. This directive is effective immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 27-97
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 31, 1997
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 27-97
| TO | : | All Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts; and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines |
| SUBJECT | : | Timely Information Regarding Absence of Presiding Judge |
In line with suggestions received by the Office of the Court Administrator, and finding the same valid for purposes of saving the time, effort and expense of counsels and litigants, you are hereby advised that — CSHEca
1. If, for unforeseen causes, the Judge is unable to preside over the hearings set for the day, the Clerk of Court shall, whenever possible, immediately inform the concerned counsels of record through telephone about the absence of the Judge; this is in addition to a written formal notification if time permits.
2. For this purpose, the Clerk of Court shall indicate in the cover of the record of each case the telephone number or numbers of the counsel/s of record.
3. The counsel who has received information about the absence of the Judge may verify the fact, likewise through telephone, from the Clerk of Court concerned.
This Circular shall take effect immediately.
(SGD.) ALFREDO L. BENIPAYOCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Timely Information Regarding Absence of Presiding Judge, OCA Circular No. 27-97, Mar 31, 1997 (Philippines)
Timely Information Regarding Absence of Presiding Judge, OCA Circular No. 27-97 (Phil. 1997)
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