Title
Supreme Court
Assigning Number 17 Protocol Plates to Court Vehicles
Law
Memorandum Order No. 297
Decision Date
Mar 2, 2009
A memorandum order assigns the number "17" as license plates for motor vehicles used by First Level Court Judges in the Philippines, providing distinct identification for their vehicles.

Law Summary

Scope of Application

  • The order applies exclusively to motor vehicles owned or used by judges within the specified courts.
  • It covers all first-level courts under the Philippine judicial system where the mentioned judges serve.

Official Effectivity and Implementation

  • The Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately following its publication in a national newspaper with general circulation.
  • Publication ensures public notice and legal enforcement of the license plate assignment.

Authority and Execution

  • Issued by the Executive Secretary under the authority of the President of the Philippines.
  • Dated March 2, 2009, and executed in the City of Manila.

Purpose and Legal Significance

  • The designation of a special protocol license plate number specifically identifies vehicles used by judicial officers at the first-level court tier.
  • This facilitates recognition, security, and official status of the vehicles, reflecting the importance of the judiciary's operational functions.

No Mention of Penalties or Further Procedures

  • The memorandum order does not specify penalties, detailed procedures for allocation, or enforcement mechanisms beyond the assignment of the number 17 license plate.
  • Focus remains on the formal assignment and immediate implementation of the protocol plate number for these court judges' vehicles.

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