Title
Supreme Court
Filing of informations in RTCs cases
Law
Doj Department Circular No. 16
Decision Date
Apr 19, 1991
The DOJ Department Circular No. 16 mandates that Regional Trial Courts require comprehensive evidence, including affidavits from both complainants and respondents, to establish probable cause before issuing arrest warrants, emphasizing the judge's exclusive responsibility in this evaluation.

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