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Court Employee Dismissed for Grave Misconduct and Impropriety in Aiding Litigant
Supreme Court dismisses clerk of court for grave misconduct, impropriety, and conduct unbecoming a court employee for aiding a litigant.
When Court Employees Overstep: The Caoili Case on Judicial Misconduct
A clerk of court dismissed for grave misconduct after leaking an unsigned order, procuring lawyers, and receiving monthly payments from a litigant.
When a Judge's Business Dealings Amount to Conduct Unbecoming a Judge
The Supreme Court fined a judge P5,000 for selling rice to court employees, ruling it violated judicial conduct rules on financial dealings.
Court Employees' Misappropriation of Funds: Administrative Liability and Penalties
Explore the Supreme Court's ruling on court employees found guilty of dishonesty and grave misconduct for misappropriating judiciary funds.
Breach of Trust: Dismissal for Dishonesty and Misconduct in Public Service
Court employees who misappropriate judiciary funds face dismissal for dishonesty, grave misconduct, and gross neglect of duty.
Court Personnel’s Failure to Pay Just Debts: Administrative Liability Explained
Court employees who borrow from lawyers with pending cases and fail to pay face administrative sanctions. Learn the rules.
Debt Default and Court Personnel: Ethical Standards for Court Employees
A court stenographer's unpaid debt to a lawyer with a pending case leads to suspension, underscoring ethical standards for court personnel.
The Duty to Disclose Probation and Honesty in Government Employment
A Supreme Court ruling on a court employee's failure to disclose a past conviction in his Personal Data Sheet, and the judge who recommended him.
Digging for Trouble: When Unauthorized Excavation Leads to Dismissal
Supreme Court rules on grave misconduct for court employees who dug for hidden treasure inside the SC compound in Baguio.
Court Personnel Dismissed for Grave Misconduct in Fee-Fixing Scandal
Supreme Court dismisses court employee for grave misconduct—soliciting fees from litigants and unauthorized withdrawal of publication fees.
Breach OF Trust Dismissal FOR Court Employees IN Title Reconstitution Fraud
Falsification of Court Documents: Accountability and Public Trust in the Judiciary
Court employee dismissed for falsifying a Certificate of Finality in a non-existent case, showing how public trust is protected.
Court Employee Accountability: Certifying False Documents in the Philippine Judiciary
The Supreme Court holds court employees liable for grave misconduct and dishonesty for certifying spurious decisions, reinforcing public trust in the judiciary.
Habitual Tardiness in the Judiciary: When Punctuality Becomes Ground for Dismissal
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of court employee for third offense of habitual tardiness, stressing punctuality as a core duty in the judiciary.
Dismissal FOR Grave Misconduct Extortion BY Court Employees Undermines Judicial Integrity
Maintaining Decorum: Ethical Standards for Court Employees in the Philippines
The Supreme Court reprimands a process server for discourtesy toward a superior, reaffirming strict ethical standards for all court personnel in the Philippines.
When a Court Employee's Side Business Crosses the Line: Moonlighting Rules Explained
Court stenographer's side business processing land titles led to administrative liability for moonlighting. Learn the rules and limits.
Breach of Trust Dismissal for Court Employee Accepting Money From Litigants
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of court clerk who accepted money from litigants to process bail bond, ruling it constitutes grave misconduct.
Court Employee Fined for Delayed Deposit of Judiciary Funds: Accountability Rules
Court employee fined P10,000 for delayed remittance of judiciary funds; SC clarifies duty to deposit collections within 24 hours.
Habitual Absenteeism in the Judiciary: When Repeated Unauthorized Absences Lead to Dismissal
Court employees must devote full time to public service. Habitual absenteeism is a grave offense that can result in dismissal, even for first-time offenders.
Breach of Trust When Court Employees Fail to Safeguard Public Funds
Court personnel who mishandle public funds face administrative liability, including dismissal, for breach of trust and conduct prejudicial to service.
Dishonored Checks and Moral Turpitude: Dismissal in Public Service
A court employee's conviction for violating Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 (Bouncing Checks Law) constitutes a crime involving moral turpitude, warranting dismissal from public service.
Court Employee Dismissed for Breach of Public Trust in Extorting Litigants
Supreme Court dismisses court employee for blocking ATM card to evade loan payments, ruling it dishonesty and grave misconduct.
Workplace Conduct and Morality: Defining Boundaries for Public Servants
Court employees held liable for misconduct, immorality, and habitual absenteeism in a consolidated administrative case.