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Feb 28, 2023 administrative law gross neglect of duty mitigating circumstances rule 140 judiciary discipline clerk of court

Mitigating Circumstances and Gross Neglect of Duty: Reassessing Penalties in Judiciary Misconduct

The Supreme Court modifies dismissal to suspension for a clerk of court guilty of gross neglect, appreciating mitigating circumstances under amended Rule 140.

Sep 4, 2017 administrative case clerk of court court exhibits neglect of duty rules of court

Clerk of Court Liable for Simple Neglect of Duty Over Lost Firearm Exhibits

The Supreme Court holds a clerk of court guilty of simple neglect for losing firearm exhibits kept beyond case termination, explaining duties under Rule 136.

Apr 5, 2016 administrative case court personnel dishonesty grave misconduct judicial integrity theft of evidence

Breach of Trust Dismissal for Theft of Court Exhibit Undermines Judicial Integrity

Court personnel who steal exhibits betray the judiciary's trust. The Supreme Court's ruling in Castro shows why dismissal is the only fitting penalty.

Mar 6, 2008 administrative-law court-records clerk-of-court simple-neglect civil-service

Custodian Negligence Court Personnel Held Liable for Missing Case Records

Court personnel who negligently handle case records face administrative liability. Learn the rules on custodianship of court exhibits.

Jun 26, 2000 administrative law court exhibits clerk of court duties negligence supreme court circular

Lost Court Exhibits: When Court Personnel Are Held Liable

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriff's liability for lost firearms held as court exhibits, explaining duties of clerks of court.