Creation of RTC Branch in Initao, Misamis Oriental

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Republic Act No. 10701: Creation of RTC Branch in Initao, Misamis Oriental

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of RTC Branch in Initao, Misamis Oriental

Law: Republic Act No. 10701

Decision Date: Nov 20, 2015

Republic Act No. 10701 creates an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in Initao, Misamis Oriental, with funding and operationalization to be determined by the Supreme Court and Department of Justice.

Assignment of Branch Number

The Supreme Court is tasked with assigning the official branch number to the newly created RTC branch.

Operationalization and Funding

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, is responsible for including the operationalization of the new RTC branch in the Court's program.
Funding for the new branch will be appropriated through the Annual General Appropriations Act.
Appropriations and release of funds shall occur only upon the actual organization of the court and appointment of its personnel.

Amendments to Existing Laws

Section 14(k) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 (The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980), as amended, is specifically amended to reflect the creation of this branch.
Any laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this act are amended, repealed, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The Act becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in two newspapers of general circulation.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act originated in the House of Representatives, passed on June 9, 2014.
Amended by the Senate on July 28, 2015.
Amendments were concurred with by the House of Representatives on September 23, 2015.
Signed into law by the President on November 20, 2015.

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