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May 7, 2002hold-departure orderright to traveljudicial misconductcircular 39-97administrative casephilippine supreme court
Judicial Overreach: The Limits of Hold-Departure Orders and the Right to Travel
A judge who issued a hold-departure order beyond his court's jurisdiction was fined by the Supreme Court for violating Circular 39-97.
Jan 26, 2000hold departure ordermunicipal trial courtjudicial disciplinecircular 39-97supreme courtcriminal procedure
Judicial Overreach Limits on Municipal Courts Issuing Hold Departure Orders
The Supreme Court reprimands a municipal trial court judge for issuing a hold departure order beyond his court's authority, clarifying limits under Circular 39-97.
Hold Departure Orders in the Philippines: Court Jurisdiction and Your Travel Rights
Learn which Philippine courts can issue hold departure orders, the rules under Circular 39-97, and how these affect your right to travel.