Creates 4 Additional RTC Branches in Tarlac

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Republic Act No. 10564: Creates 4 Additional RTC Branches in Tarlac

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creates 4 Additional RTC Branches in Tarlac

Law: Republic Act No. 10564

Decision Date: May 22, 2013

Republic Act No. 10564 creates additional branches of the Regional Trial Court in Tarlac City, Camiling, and Concepcion, Tarlac, with the Supreme Court responsible for assigning branch numbers and the funding to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Law Summary

Assignment of Branch Numbers

The Supreme Court is mandated to assign branch numbers for the newly created RTC branches.

Implementation and Funding

The Chief Justice, in coordination with the Secretary of Justice, must incorporate the implementation of this Act into the Court’s program immediately.
Funding for these new courts will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Operation funds will be appropriated and released only after the actual organization of the courts and appointment of personnel.

Amendments to Existing Laws

Section 14(c) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 (The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980), as amended, and other inconsistent provisions are repealed, modified, or further amended accordingly to accommodate the new RTC branches.

Effectivity of the Act

This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.

Legislative Process

This law is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 3055 and House Bill No. 6753.
Passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives in December 2012 and January 2013.
Approved by the President of the Philippines on May 15, 2013.

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