SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 1-99, January 15, 1999
ENHANCING THE DIGNITY OF COURTS AS TEMPLES OF JUSTICE AND PROMOTING RESPECT FOR THEIR OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
Administrative Circulars January 15, 1999
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As courts are temples of justice, their dignity and sanctity must, at all times, be preserved and enhanced. In inspiring public respect for the justice system, court officials and employees must:
- In general: (a) avoid committing any act which would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under, as the case may be, the Canons of Judicial Ethics; Code of Judicial Conduct; and Section 46, Chapter 7, Subtitle A, Title I, Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 (Executive Order No. 292); and (b) faithfully comply with the norms of conduct and perform the duties prescribed in the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. No. 6713).
- Zealously guard the public trust character of their offices.
- Strictly observe official time. As punctuality is a virtue, absenteeism and tardiness are impermissible.
- Always be courteous and properly attired.
- Keep the courts and court premises tidy at all times.
- Never use their offices as a residence or for any other purpose than for court or judicial functions.
- Never permit the following to be done within the premises of the court: gambling, drinking of alcoholic beverages or any other form of improper or unbecoming conduct.
This Circular shall take effect on 1 February 1999. The Office of the Court Administrator shall ensure its proper observance by all concerned.
City of Manila, 15 January 1999.
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(Sgd.) HILARIO G. DAVIDE, JR.
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Chief Justice
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