Title
Supreme Court
Amendment on Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Rules
Law
Presidential Decree No. 1860
Decision Date
Jan 14, 1983
Presidential Decree No. 1860 amends the jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan, simplifying the rules and expanding its exclusive original jurisdiction, leading to an increase in cases filed before the Sandiganbayan, but causing inconvenience and expenses for public officials accused of lesser offenses, prompting a proposal for appropriate lower courts to handle such cases.

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