Title
Amendments to Judges' Duties and Salaries Act
Law
Act No. 3779
Decision Date
Nov 28, 1930
Amendments to Act No. 2711 and Act No. 2941 allow Judges of First Instance to be temporarily assigned to different districts, advance or postpone court terms, transfer court locations, and adjust salaries based on judicial districts in the Philippines.

Adjustment of Court Terms and Venue within Judicial Districts

  • Judges may modify the schedule and venue of court sessions with the Secretary of Justice's approval.
  • Adjustments include advancing or postponing court terms.
  • They may transfer court sessions to another municipality within the same judicial district.
  • In land registration cases, the venue may be transferred to a location more convenient for the parties involved.
  • Such adjustments can be made when necessary due to weather, transportation issues, case volume, or interest of justice administration.

Salary Structure for Judges of First Instance and Related Personnel

  • Judges of First Instance receive annual salaries based on judicial district classifications:
    • ₱10,000 for judges in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, and 26th districts.
    • ₱9,000 for judges in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 18th, 21st, and 28th districts.
    • ₱8,000 for judges in other districts and Auxiliary Judges of First Instance.
  • The Clerk of the Supreme Court is allotted a salary of ₱6,000 annually.

Effectivity

  • The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon approval on November 28, 1930.

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