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Nov 26, 2024 gross immorality administrative case judicial ethics rule 140 dismissal from service

Upholding Moral Standards: Dismissal for Gross Immorality in the Judiciary

Court personnel face dismissal for gross immorality, even in private life, as the Supreme Court reaffirms exacting ethical standards.

Oct 3, 2023 administrative law gross misconduct court personnel code of conduct dismissal judicial ethics

Ethical Boundaries for Court Personnel: Consequences of Soliciting Fees for Favorable Outcomes

Court stenographer dismissed for gross misconduct after soliciting P248,000 from a litigant, promising to fix an annulment case.

Jun 14, 2022 administrative-law judicial-discipline rule-140 gross-misconduct court-employees supreme-court

Judicial Integrity Under Scrutiny: Disciplining Misconduct and Upholding Ethical Standards in the Judiciary

Court personnel face dismissal for gross misconduct, insubordination, and conduct tainting the judiciary's reputation under amended Rule 140.

Jul 21, 2003 judicial ethics undue delay administrative sanctions rule 140 speedy disposition code of judicial conduct

Judicial Efficiency: Sanctions for Undue Delay in Rendering Decisions

A judge's failure to decide cases within 90 days is undue delay, a less serious offense under Rule 140.