Act No. 152

: The governor of each province, or if the governor has failed to qualify by giving a bond and a sheriff has been appointed in accordance with section 24 of Act No. 136, then the sheriff of the province shall be the legal custodian.
: Books, records, and papers appertaining to the offices of the clerks are excepted from the custody of the governor or sheriff who are legal custodians of court-houses.
: The sheriff of the city of Manila is the legal custodian of the buildings occupied by the Supreme Court, Courts of First Instance, municipal courts, courts of justices of the peace, and the public property therein, except for clerks' books, records, and papers.
: The provincial treasuries bear these expenses subject to prior authority from the provincial board.
: These expenses are paid from the city treasury but require prior authorization from the municipal board of Manila.
: Governors or sheriffs make estimates for repairs, furniture, and equipment of court-houses, and clerks of the courts make estimates for necessary stationery and books.
: The Attorney-General appoints these employees based on the number and salaries determined by the judges of the Supreme Court and approved by the Chief Executive.
: Successors must be appointed from a list of eligibles provided by the Civil Service Board under the Civil Service Act.
: Yes, the Attorney-General may remove such employees for cause.
: This Act took effect upon its passage on June 27, 1901.