[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 80-2006, May 16, 2006 ]

[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 80-2006, May 16, 2006 ]

[ OCA CIRCULAR NO. 80-2006, May 16, 2006 ]

TO: ALL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT JUDGES

SUBJECT:

SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS, OBSERVATIONS, AND PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002

We have received reports that some judges have been encountering problems in the implementation of the various provisions of R.A. No. 9165 while others have observed that certain provisions of the Act, especially those concerning penalties imposed on various violations, actually defeat the purpose for the enactment of the law instead of giving it life.

The foregoing concerns give rise to an urgent need to re-examine the provisions of R.A. No. 9165. The result of such review could help strengthen the provisions of this law and enable the Office of the Court Administrator to propose appropriate recommendatory measures mat would render the courts more effective in handling and disposing of drugs cases.

In view of all the foregoing, ALL Regional Trial Court judges (including those who are not presiding over special courts for drug cases) are hereby directed to submit to the Office of the undersigned within thirty (30) days from receipt of this Circular their comments on, proposed revisions to, and recommendations concerning the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

FOR STRICT COMPLIANCE.

16 May 2006. Untitled Document

CHRISTOPER O. LOCK

Court Administrator