Additional RTC branches in South Cotabato

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Additional RTC branches in South Cotabato

Law: Republic Act No. 9906

Decision Date: Jan 7, 2010

Republic Act No. 9906 creates four additional branches of the Regional Trial Court in the Eleventh Judicial Region, specifically in Koronadal City and the Municipality of Surallah in South Cotabato, and amends the number of Regional Trial Judges commissioned for the Eleventh Judicial Region.

Law Summary

Assignment of Additional Branches in South Cotabato

The Supreme Court is empowered to assign the additional branches of the Regional Trial Court in South Cotabato.
Specifically, two branches will be assigned in Koronadal City.
Two additional branches will be assigned in the Municipality of Surallah.
Assignment is to be done in accordance with this Act.

Operationalization and Funding of New Branches

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, is mandated to immediately include the operationalization of the two additional branches in Surallah.
Funding for these branches will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Effectivity and Legislative Process

The Act takes effect upon its approval.
It consolidates House Bill No. 6112, Senate Bill No. 1980, and Senate Bill No. 1981.
The consolidated bill was passed by the House of Representatives on October 15, 2009, and the Senate on October 14, 2009.
Approved by the President of the Philippines on January 7, 2010.

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