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KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY ( Barangay Justice System). Local Government Code (Sec. 399 – 422). Katarungang Pambarangay ?. Introduced in 1978 System of justice For resolution of local level disputes Free the court with cases Provide justice to the poor Not judge, but assist.
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KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY(Barangay Justice System) Local Government Code (Sec. 399 – 422)
KatarungangPambarangay? • Introduced in 1978 • System of justice • For resolution of local level disputes • Free the court with cases • Provide justice to the poor • Not judge, but assist
KatarungangPambarangay (Justice System) LupongTagapamayapa PangkatngTagapagkasundo (Conciliation Panel)
What is the importance of this seminar? • More information
LupongTagapamayapa • PunongBarangay • Lupon members (20-40)
PangkatTagapagkasundo PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO LUPON
PangkatTagapagkasundo PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO LUPON • Pinipili • Draw lots
PangkatTagapagkasundo PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO LUPON • 3 Members • Chairman and Secretary
General Rules 1. NO LAWYERS allowed in barangay hearings.
General Rules 2. Not all cases go to the KatarunganPambarangay. BARANGAY COURT
General Rules 3. Execution may be filed in court. Awanlabit, bakamaggazzit so y Pedru.
General Rules 3. Execution may be filed in court. KORTE… Awanlabit, bakamaggazzit so y Pedru.
General Rules 4. The LupongTagapamayapa is NOT a court.
LUPON • Functions: • Supervise the various Pangkat. • Meet regularly for the amicable settlements
What cases are NOT included? • One party is the government. • One party is a public officer. • Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding one (1) year or a fine exceeding Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00); • No private offended party • Real property from different municipalities
Where is the venue? • If both parties are residents of the same barangay, before the lupon of the barangay. • Different barangays but in the same municipality, in the barangay of the respondent. • If real property is involved, in the place of real property. • If it involves work, in the place of work.
STEPS in the amicable settlement Complaint + payment of filing fee. PunongBarangay PangkatTagapagkasundo Issuance of summons Hearing
STEPS in the amicable settlement Complaint
STEPS in the amicable settlement PunongBarangay 15 days
STEPS in the amicable settlement PangkatTagapagkasundo 15 days
Condition before filing in court BARANGAY LupongTagapamayapa COURT
Direct to the court BARANGAY LupongTagapamayapa COURT If the person is already detained. In case of habeas corpus. There is provisional remedy. Prescribed
Settlement is final when? • Within 10 days • It must be executed within 6 months. • Report to the Court.
We have to support the KP! • Budgetary support • Justice is free • Justice is fast