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Mar 28, 2011 administrative law conduct unbecoming public officers ra 6713 ombudsman public trust

Private Dealings, Public Trust: When Personal Conduct Creates Administrative Liability for Philippine Public O

The Supreme Court clarifies when a public official's private dealings can still trigger administrative liability, even if the act is unrelated to official duties.

Mar 18, 2002 administrative-law judicial-delay prosecutorial-misconduct speedy-trial criminal-procedure due-process

How the Supreme Court Sanctions Judicial Delay and Prosecutorial Nonfeasance in Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court annulled an acquittal tainted by prosecutorial nonfeasance and judicial delay, reaffirming due process for offended parties.

Feb 15, 2000 sheriffs writ of execution administrative law rule 39 nonfeasance court procedure

Sheriffs Duty to Timely Return Writ of Execution and Consequences of Delay

A sheriff's four-day delay in returning a writ of execution led to a fine. Learn the 60-day rule and why timely returns matter.

Jun 11, 1996 clerks of court judiciary development fund administrative liability public trust court funds

Clerks of Court Responsibilities Liabilities and Breaches of Trust

A Supreme Court ruling on the dismissal of a clerk of court who failed to remit Judiciary Development Fund collections, and the duties of court cash custodians.