Law Summary
Rule-making Authority and Implementation
- The Supreme Court is mandated to promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.
- The Supreme Court must issue these rules within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of the Act.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws
- Any laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity of the Act
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication either in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Legal and Legislative Details
- The law provides additional leave privileges specifically for judges of first level courts, acknowledging their service.
- Emphasis on the leave’s noncumulative and forfeitable nature ensures leave benefits are used within the year and not paid out.
- The Supreme Court’s role indicates judicial administration’s control over procedural details.
- The repeal clause ensures legal consistency and avoids conflicting provisions.
- Effectivity clause conforms with standard legislative practice for public dissemination and implementation.