Procedure for Entry and Notification of Judgments Made Remotely
- Upon receipt of such remotely signed judgment, the court clerk is required to enter it in the court records as if the judge was physically present to direct entry.
- The clerk must immediately notify the parties or their counsel about the judgment's nature either by personal written notice or registered mail.
- The period within which parties may file exceptions or appeal is extended by twenty days from the date they receive the clerk’s notice, protecting due process rights.
Legislative Expediency
- The law emphasizes the urgent public need for its rapid enactment, expediting its passage in compliance with prescribed procedural rules for legislative enactment.
Effectivity
- The law takes effect immediately upon its passage, signifying its immediate application to judicial procedures involving judgments prepared outside the province where sessions were held.