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Nov 3, 2020 administrative law grave misconduct gross neglect of duty clerk of court public service evidence custody

Administrative Liability in Philippine Public Service: Duty, Misconduct, and the Safekeeping of Court Evidence

The Supreme Court clarifies the line between simple and gross neglect of duty, and grave misconduct, in the dismissal of two court employees over missing drug evidence.

Jun 6, 2018 administrative-law neglect-of-duty court-personnel evidence-custody clerks-of-court civil-service-rules

Neglect of Duty: Court Personnel Accountability in Safekeeping Evidence

A clerk of court was fined P20,000 for losing a firearm exhibit under his custody. The Supreme Court clarifies accountability for court personnel.

Sep 4, 2017 administrative-law neglect-of-duty clerk-of-court court-exhibits custodia-legis rules-of-court

Neglect of Duty in Court Clerks' Responsibility for Safekeeping Exhibits

Court clerks must safely keep exhibits in custodia legis. Learn from a Supreme Court ruling on simple neglect of duty for lost firearms.

Mar 26, 2010 judicial conduct gross misconduct administrative law philippine supreme court judicial ethics

When Safekeeping Turns Into Gross Misconduct: A Judge's Duty of Propriety

A Philippine judge kept a litigant's antique pieces for four years. The Supreme Court called it gross misconduct, not mere impropriety, and suspended him.

Jul 13, 2009 administrative law court records neglect of duty clerks of court oca civil service

Duty of Care and Accountability: Loss of Court Records and Neglect of Duty

Court record custodians face administrative liability for simple neglect of duty when missing case files result from unlocked cabinets and lax safekeeping.

Jan 13, 2005 grave misconduct administrative case judiciary extortion public trust court personnel

Extortion in the Judiciary: Dismissal for Grave Misconduct and Betrayal of Public Trust

Court personnel who collect money from litigants face dismissal for grave misconduct, even if they claim it was for safekeeping.

Jan 18, 2001 administrative law clerks of court stenographers court records neglect of duty supreme court

Duty of Clerks of Court to Supervise Stenographers and Manage Court Records

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on a clerk of court's duty to supervise stenographers and ensure timely transcription of notes and safekeeping of records.

Nov 27, 2000 sheriff administrative case grave misconduct dishonesty writ of attachment safekeeping

Sheriff Misconduct When Custody Turns Criminal Understanding A Sheriffs Duty Of Safekeeping IN THE Philippines

When a sheriff sells a levied vehicle instead of keeping it safe, the Supreme Court imposes the ultimate penalty: dismissal from service.

Dec 22, 1998 cashier negligence public funds government accountability commission on audit pd 1445 administrative law

Cashier Negligence and Liability: Safeguarding Public Funds in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on cashier negligence and accountability for lost public funds, with rules on safekeeping and COA relief.