Timeline (A.M. No. P-05-1994)

1. ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE INITIATED
   Utility Worker Aide II William S. Flores is administratively charged for unauthorized removal of the bailbond in Criminal Case No. C-67629.

2. DISCOVERY OF MISSING DOCUMENTS
   In June 2004, Presiding Judge Edmundo T. Acuña discovers that the bailbond and accompanying documents are missing from the case record.

3. WIFE'S INQUIRY
   A week before the discovery, the accused's wife inquires about her husband's release, indicating a Release Order had been issued.

4. RECORD CHECK
   On June 22, 2004, Clerk III Jennifer Rivera-Baliton checks the case record and finds the Release Order but notices the bailbond is missing.

5. CONFRONTATION WITH RESPONDENT
   Jennifer confronts Flores, who admits to detaching the bailbond and documents to return them to the bonding company.

6. RESPONDENT'S EXPLANATION
   In his July 1, 2004 comment, Flores claims he released the documents to the accused's representative for reimbursement purposes.

7. NO MALICIOUS INTENT
   Flores asserts that he acted without malice or bad intention, believing it was for public service.

8. OCA REPORT ISSUED
   The Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) submits a report on November 26, 2004, finding Flores guilty of gross misconduct.

9. RECOMMENDATION FOR PENALTY
   The OCA recommends that Flores be fined one month’s salary and warned against future infractions.

10. COURT RESOLUTION
    On February 14, 2...continue reading