Video Clips or Snippets of Videoconferencing Hearings for Purposes of Application for Promotion or Lateral Transfer
OCA Circular No. 116-2021 advises justices and judges in the Philippines to save video clips or snippets of their videoconferencing hearings if they intend to apply for promotion or lateral transfer. These recordings are intended to showcase their courtroom skills and demeanor, providing the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) with insights into the candidates' competence and fitness for the positions they seek. This measure aims to enhance the application process by allowing a practical demonstration of judicial capabilities. The circular serves as guidance for all concerned in the judiciary.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 116-2021
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 24, 2021
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 116-2021
| TO | : | All Justices of the Appellate Collegiate Courts and Judges of the Second and First Level Courts |
| RE | : | Video Clips or Snippets of Videoconferencing Hearings for Purposes of Application for Promotion or Lateral Transfer |
Upon the suggestion of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) Executive Committee, all justices of the appellate collegiate courts and judges of the second and first level courts "who intend to apply for promotion or lateral transfer" are urged to "save video clips or snippets of their videoconferencing hearings, as they may form part of the application requirements" and "provide the JBC a glimpse of the candidates' skill and demeanor when conducting courtroom trial, which could mirror their level of competence and fitness for the post they are applying for."
For the information and guidance of all concerned.
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Video Clips or Snippets of Videoconferencing Hearings for Purposes of Application for Promotion or Lateral Transfer, OCA Circular No. 116-2021, Aug 24, 2021 (Philippines)
Video Clips or Snippets of Videoconferencing Hearings for Purposes of Application for Promotion or Lateral Transfer, OCA Circular No. 116-2021 (Phil. 2021)
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