RA12026: AN ACT CREATING FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALAUAG, PROVINCE OF QUEZON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14(E) OF BATAS PAM
Republic Act No. 12026 establishes four additional branches of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in the Fourth Judicial Region, to be stationed in Calauag, Quezon. This act aims to expand judicial access and efficiency in the region by increasing the number of available courts and personnel. The Supreme Court is tasked with assigning branch numbers and overseeing the operationalization of these new branches, including the creation of necessary rules and regulations. This expansion is designed to address the workload of the judiciary and potentially expedite the resolution of legal cases in the area.
The creation of these new RTC branches is significant for the people of Calauag, Quezon, and the surrounding areas. It is expected to improve access to justice by making court services more readily available and reducing the burden on existing courts. The law also ensures the appropriation of funds for the operation of these courts, covering personnel services for judges, court staff, prosecutors, and public attorneys, as well as provisions for facilities. This comprehensive approach underscores the government's commitment to strengthening the justice system and ensuring that legal processes are more efficient and accessible to the public.