MTC JURISDICTION SANDIGANBAYAN JURISDICTION

A. BP 129  Violations of:

o Anti-Graft Act
 Offenses punishable by imprisonment = 6 yrs & less o RA 1379 (Forfeiture in favor of the state
any property found to have been lawfully
 Offenses = fine is 4,000 or less acquired by public officials

 PD 1606  Direct bribery

o Gov’t officials
o Official lower than salary grade 27  Indirect bribery

 Damage to property thru crim negligence  Corruption of public officials

B. Summary Procedure  Where one or more of the accused are whether

permanent, acting or interim capacity at the time of
 BP 22 cases the commission of the offense:

 Violation of : o Officials of the executive branch

o City or Municipal ordinance
o Rental law o Members of:
o Traffic law  Congress
 Judiciary
 Crim cases with penalty of  imprisonment not exceeding  Con Comm
6 months or fine not exceeding 1,000  Local official

RTC JURISDICTION  Violation of:

o Code of conduct
 Criminal cases not w/in the jurisdiction of any court, o Plunder law
tribunal or body o AMLA ( when committed by
public officials)
 Offenses punishable
o more than 6 yrs ** Court Martial Cases
o fine exceeding 4,000
o Offenses committed by the AFP & other persons subject to
 PD 1606 military law
o Gov’t officials
o Official lower than salary grade 27 ** Election Offenses
o Offenses punishable
 more than 6 yrs o RTC
 fine exceeding 4,000
 Violation of:
o Comprehensive dangerous drug act of 2002
Ecumenical Prayer for the Courts
o Intellectual property code (criminal offense)

 Libel cases Almighty God, we stand in Your Holy Presence as

 Election offenses our Supreme Judge.

 Court martial cases EXCEPT:

o Offense is service oriented We humbly beseech You to bless and inspire us so
that what we think, say and do will be in
FAMILY COURTS JURISDICTION
accordance with Your will.
 Criminal cases = one or more of the accused is
below 18 yrs old but not less than 9 yr old
Enlighten our minds, strengthen our spirit and fill
 Victims = minor at the time of the offense our hearts with fraternal love, wisdom and
 Cases against minor under Dangerous Drugs Act
understanding, so that we can become effective
 VAWC channels of truth, justice and peace.

 Violation of Special Protection of Children Against

Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. In our proceedings today, guide us in the path of
righteousness for the fulfillment of Your greater
glory. Amen

Amen.