Creates 2 RTC branches in Sta. Rosa, Laguna

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Republic Act No. 10162: Creates 2 RTC branches in Sta. Rosa, Laguna

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creates 2 RTC branches in Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Law: Republic Act No. 10162

Decision Date: Apr 17, 2012

Republic Act No. 10162 establishes two new branches of the Regional Trial Court in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, as part of the Fourth Judicial Region, amending relevant laws to implement this change.

Law Summary

Operationalization and Funding

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, is tasked with including the operationalization of these branches in the Court’s program.
Funding for the operation of the two RTC branches shall be allocated from the annual General Appropriations Act.

Amendment to Existing Law

Section 14(e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 (The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980), as amended, is amended to reflect the creation of the two additional RTC branches.
All laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are amended, repealed, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication.
Publication must be in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by the House on May 23, 2011, and by the Senate on February 21, 2012.
The Act was approved by the President on April 17, 2012.

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