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Jul 26, 2007 administrative law gross misconduct dishonesty clerk of court judiciary bail bonds

Upholding Judicial Integrity: Consequences of Impropriety and Insubordination in the Philippine Judiciary

A clerk of court dismissed for gross dishonesty and grave misconduct over misappropriated cash bail bonds, reaffirming the judiciary's high ethical standards.

Oct 20, 2005 administrative law court funds fiduciary fund clerk of court dishonesty gross misconduct

Breach of Trust Accountability for Mismanaged Court Funds in the Philippine Judiciary

When a clerk of court mishandles fiduciary funds, the Supreme Court imposes strict accountability, even after retirement.

Dec 22, 1998 cashier negligence public funds government accountability commission on audit pd 1445 administrative law

Cashier Negligence and Liability: Safeguarding Public Funds in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on cashier negligence and accountability for lost public funds, with rules on safekeeping and COA relief.

Jun 11, 1996 clerks of court judiciary development fund administrative liability public trust court funds

Clerks of Court Responsibilities Liabilities and Breaches of Trust

A Supreme Court ruling on the dismissal of a clerk of court who failed to remit Judiciary Development Fund collections, and the duties of court cash custodians.