RA12114: AN ACT CREATING FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ROSARIO AND SAN JUAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION
Republic Act No. 12114 establishes five new branches of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in the Fourth Judicial Region, specifically in the Province of Batangas: four in Rosario and one in San Juan. This expansion aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of the judicial system in these municipalities by increasing the number of available courts. The Supreme Court is tasked with assigning branch numbers, coordinating with the Department of Justice for operationalization, and issuing necessary rules for implementation, including potential realignment of existing branches.
The creation of these new RTC branches is significant for the local populace as it addresses the need for more judicial resources, potentially leading to faster resolution of cases and reduced backlogs. The Act also ensures the necessary funding for personnel services, court operations, and facilities, including the creation of prosecutor and public attorney positions to support the new courts. This comprehensive approach is expected to improve the administration of justice, making legal services more readily available and efficient for the residents of Rosario and San Juan, Batangas.