Law Summary
Establishment and Support Mechanism for the U.P. Law Complex
- The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines created the U.P. Law Complex.
- Financial support is mandated through additional fees collected from filing fees in courts and quasi-judicial bodies.
Amendment to Republic Act No. 3870
- Paragraph one of Section 4 of Republic Act No. 3870, as amended, is further amended.
- Additional fees amounting to 1% of the filing fee are to be charged:
- Minimum of Twenty Pesos for appellate courts.
- Minimum of Ten Pesos for all other courts, including administrative, special courts, agencies, or tribunals with quasi-judicial functions.
- These fees apply to every action or special proceeding filed for which filing fees are required under Rules of Court or existing statutes/regulations.
Definition of 'Special Proceedings'
- Includes petitions, applications, documents, or papers seeking:
- Official action to establish a legal status, right, privilege, or fact.
- Commands to perform a duty.
Creation and Management of the Legal Research Fund
- Additional amounts collected are to be part of a special fund called the "Legal Research Fund."
- Fees collected must be immediately remitted to the University of the Philippines.
- Deposited in a separate account at an authorized government bank under the name of the National Treasurer, acting as the ex-officio Treasurer of the U.P.
Repeal of Conflicting Laws
- Repeals all laws, presidential issuances, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this decree.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Executive Authority
- Enacted by President Ferdinand E. Marcos under constitutional powers and Presidential Decree No. 1416, as amended.