OCA CIRCULAR NO. 83-2004, July 26, 2004
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 83-2004, July 26, 2004
OCA Circulars July 26, 2004
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ALL JUDGES AND CLERKS OF COURT OF THE FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL COURTS |
The Bureau of Corrections had brought to the attention of this Office their
concern arising from documents received pertaining to detainees/prisoners, i.e.
Court orders/decisions/court processes/resolutions directing the release of
inmates with the order stamped marked “Original Signed” above the typewritten
name of the judge, and do not bear the dry seal of the court. The determination
as to their veracity has caused undue delay to the would be action taken on the
matter.
In order to forestall future delay/inconveniences/action relating to the
detainees/prisoners, the following shall be observed:
- copies of decisions/resolutions directing the release of prisoners and
subpoenas/summons requiring their appearance in court shall be in original or
duplicate copy bearing the signature of the judge and the dry seal of the court.
In the absence of the original or duplicate copy, a photocopy shall be duly
certified by the Clerk of Court with the dry seal of the court; - decisions/resolutions granting probation shall be accompanied by a release
order duly signed by the judge bearing the dry seal of the court.For
strict compliance.
__26__ June 2004.
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PRESBITERO J. VELASCO, JR.
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Court
Administrator |