Coordination and Operationalization of New RTC Branches
- The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is mandated to coordinate with the Secretary of the Department of Justice for the immediate inclusion of the newly created branches in the Court’s program.
- The operationalization of the five additional RTC branches is to be prioritized.
- Funding for the new branches must be included in the General Appropriations Act, ensuring financial support for the establishment and maintenance of these branches.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
- This ensures the swift implementation of the provisions stated therein.
Legislative and Executive Approval
- The Act was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate in May 2009.
- It was approved by the President of the Philippines, making it law.
This legislation aims to improve the judicial administration in Bataan by increasing the capacity and accessibility of Regional Trial Courts in areas with growing judicial needs, thereby facilitating more efficient dispensation of justice.