Creation of District Attorney Positions

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of District Attorney Positions

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 544

Decision Date: May 26, 1940

Commonwealth Act No. 544 establishes eight positions of district attorneys in the Philippines, responsible for supervising provincial fiscals and assisting in the administration of justice within their appointed districts.

Qualifications and Compensation of District Attorneys

District attorneys are appointed by the President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments of the National Assembly.
Each district attorney receives an annual salary of eight thousand pesos.
Appointment qualifications are the same as those required for judges of courts of first instance.

Administrative Support and Compensation

The Secretary of Justice may employ clerical assistance for the district attorney's office.
Compensation for clerical personnel is determined by the Secretary of Justice as necessary.

Appropriations and Funding

An appropriation of ninety thousand pesos is allocated from the Philippine Treasury.
Funds cover salaries, per diems, travel expenses, purchase of materials, equipment, and other miscellaneous expenses.
The appropriation is valid until June 30, 1941.

Repeal of Conflicting Laws

Section 1674-A of the Administrative Code and Act Number 4165 are repealed.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on May 26, 1940.

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