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Mar 19, 2010 fiduciary funds administrative liability court personnel simple neglect of duty oca judiciary

Accountability Behind Bars: Holding Court Cashiers Liable for Fund Shortages

Court clerks and cashiers face administrative liability for delayed remittance of fiduciary funds, even after full restitution, as shown in this 2010 ruling.

Apr 27, 2007 administrative case dishonesty grave misconduct court personnel judiciary funds restitution

Judicial Integrity: Misappropriation of Court Funds Leads to Dismissal and Restitution

Supreme Court dismisses two court clerks for misappropriating over P4 million in judiciary funds, ordering joint restitution and forfeiture of benefits.

May 27, 2004 administrative law court clerks negligence rules of court appeal records judicial ethics

Court Clerks' Duty to Transmit Records Promptly and Liability for Negligence

When a court clerk delays transmitting appeal records, the clerk faces administrative liability. Learn the rules and consequences.

May 23, 1997 civil procedure appeals court of appeals failure to prosecute philippine law

The Duty to Prosecute Appeals: Why Inaction Can Get Your Appeal Dismissed in the Philippines

Philippine law requires appellants to actively prosecute their appeals. Learn why waiting for court notices can lead to dismissal.