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Jun 17, 2003 judicial delay administrative case judges speedy disposition code of judicial conduct

Judicial Delay: A Judge's Duty to Decide Cases on Time and Uphold Public Trust

The Supreme Court holds judges accountable for undue delay in deciding cases, reaffirming the constitutional mandate for timely justice and public confidence in the judiciary.

Apr 22, 2003 legal-ethics judicial-efficiency administrative-case judges rule-140

Judicial Efficiency Mandate: A Judge's Duty to Resolve Motions Promptly

Supreme Court holds judges must resolve motions within prescribed periods; lack of personnel is no excuse for delay.

Aug 22, 2002 administrative law gross ignorance of the law judicial ethics code of judicial conduct supreme court

Gross Ignorance of the Law: A Judge's Duty to Uphold Basic Legal Principles

Learn when a judge's error becomes gross ignorance of the law, and why delay in deciding cases still draws administrative penalties.

Jul 30, 2002 legal-ethics judicial-duty rape criminal-procedure supreme-court philippine-law

Timeliness Matters: A Judge's Duty to Promptly Resolve Cases Under Philippine Law

The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction while reminding judges of their duty to decide cases promptly, exploring the importance of timely justice.

Apr 9, 2002 bail capital offense criminal procedure due process judicial discretion administrative case

Safeguarding Liberty: The Mandatory Hearing Rule in Bail Petitions for Capital Offenses

A judge's duty to hold a bail hearing for capital offenses is mandatory, even when the prosecution fails to present evidence, as shown in this administrative case.

Jan 21, 2002 bail due process criminal procedure judges administrative case rule 114

Due Process in Bail Hearings: A Judge's Duty After Te v. Perez

The Supreme Court reminds judges that granting bail without a hearing violates due process and constitutes gross ignorance of the law.

Nov 13, 2001 judicial ethics code of judicial conduct administrative case supreme court philippine courts

Upholding Judicial Integrity: Timeliness and Impartiality in Court Decisions

A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's duty to decide cases promptly and avoid even the appearance of impropriety.

Jun 28, 2001 labor-law warrant of arrest probable cause judicial ethics rules of court administrative case

Proper Procedure and Due Diligence in Judicial Issuance of Warrants of Arrest

A judge's duty to independently determine probable cause before issuing warrants, explained through a Philippine Supreme Court ruling.

Nov 28, 2000 preliminary injunction judicial ethics administrative case rule 58 speedy justice

Timely Justice: A Judge's Duty to Act Promptly on Injunction Prayers

The Supreme Court reminds judges that delaying action on a preliminary injunction prayer—even for good reasons—undermines justice and invites sanctions.

Sep 30, 1999 criminal procedure speedy trial judicial discipline postponements arraignment bp 22

Unreasonable Trial Delays: A Judge's Duty to Control Court Proceedings

When a judge tolerates repeated postponements, the Supreme Court steps in. Learn the rules on trial delays and judicial accountability.

Jan 29, 1997 judicial delay 90-day rule administrative case judge accountability rtc supreme court

Judicial Delay: A Judge's Duty to Decide Cases Promptly in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court reprimands judge for three-year delay in deciding a case, underscoring the 90-day rule and judicial accountability.

Aug 21, 1996 preliminary investigation probable cause judge's duty rule 112 administrative case criminal procedure

Preliminary Investigation Essentials: A Judge's Duty and Probable Cause

What a landmark administrative case teaches about a judge's non-negotiable duties in preliminary investigation and probable cause determination.