Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7902)
Republic Act No. 7902 aims to expand the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals by amending Section 9 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, also known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980.
The Court of Appeals has original jurisdiction to issue writs of mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, habeas corpus, and quo warranto, including auxiliary writs or processes, whether or not in aid of its appellate jurisdiction.
Yes, it has exclusive original jurisdiction over actions for annulment of judgments of Regional Trial Courts.
The Court of Appeals has exclusive appellate jurisdiction over all final judgments, decisions, resolutions, orders, or awards of Regional Trial Courts and quasi-judicial agencies, instrumentalities, boards, or commissions, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, Social Security Commission, Employees Compensation Commission, and Civil Service Commission, except those within the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction.
Cases falling within the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court as per the Constitution, the Labor Code under Presidential Decree No. 442 as amended, provisions of this Act, and specific provisions of the Judiciary Act of 1948 are excluded.
Trials or hearings must be continuous and completed within three months, unless the Chief Justice extends this period.
The Act took effect 15 days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Section 9 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, was further amended by RA 7902.
All provisions of laws and rules inconsistent with RA 7902 are repealed or amended accordingly.