Operationalization and Funding
- The Chief Justice, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, must incorporate the operationalization of the new MTCC branches into the Court's program immediately.
- Funding for the operation of the two additional branches shall be allocated under the annual General Appropriations Act.
- Disbursement of funds for these courts will only occur upon their formal organization and the appointment of necessary personnel.
Amendments to Existing Laws
- Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 (The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980), as amended, is modified to accommodate the creation of these additional branches.
- Any laws, rules, or regulations conflicting with this Act are amended, repealed, or modified accordingly to ensure legal consistency.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its full publication either in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.
Important Legal Concepts
- Jurisdiction and territorial coverage specifically link the new branches to the Tenth Judicial Region.
- Administrative coordination between the Supreme Court, Department of Justice, and legislative funding process underscores the procedural implementation.
- Legal harmonization clause ensures the dominance of this Act over inconsistent legal provisions.
Summary
This law effectively expands the judicial capacity in Misamis Oriental by adding two more Municipal Trial Court branches in Cagayan de Oro City, under clear administrative, procedural, and fiscal guidelines, while amending previous laws to harmonize the judiciary's structure in the region.