Unauthorized Collection of Fees or Amount of Compensation by Clerks of Court for Reception of Evidence Ex-Parte
OCA Circular No. 50-01, issued on August 17, 2001, addresses the unauthorized collection of fees by Clerks of Court in Regional Trial Courts for receiving evidence in ex-parte proceedings. It cites a resolution from the Supreme Court stating that Clerks of Court are not permitted to collect any compensation for acting as commissioners in such cases. The circular emphasizes the need for strict adherence to this rule to ensure compliance and prevent unauthorized fees. The Acting Court Administrator, Zenaida N. Elepao, underscores the importance of this directive for all concerned parties.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 50-01
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 17, 2001
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 50-01
| TO | : | All Clerks of Court in the Regional Trial Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Unauthorized Collection of Fees or Amount of Compensation by Clerks of Court for Reception of Evidence Ex-Parte |
For the guidance and information of all concerned quoted hereunder is a resolution of the First Division of this Court dated 27 June 2001 in A.M. No. 01-4-222-RTC Re: Query of Atty. Ignacio R. Concepcion with regard to the fees or amount of compensation to be paid to Clerks of Court when they receive evidence in ex-parte proceedings to wit:
"xxx xxx xxx
(b) . . . that Clerks of Court are not authorized to collect compensation for services rendered as commissioners in ex-parte proceedings."
Strict observance is hereby enjoined. ITCHSa
(SGD.) ZENAIDA N. ELEPAÑOActing Court Administrator
Cite This Law
Unauthorized Collection of Fees or Amount of Compensation by Clerks of Court for Reception of Evidence Ex-Parte, OCA Circular No. 50-01, Aug 17, 2001 (Philippines)
Unauthorized Collection of Fees or Amount of Compensation by Clerks of Court for Reception of Evidence Ex-Parte, OCA Circular No. 50-01 (Phil. 2001)
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