What is the jurisdiction of Municipal Trial Courts in criminal cases?

written by Howard

1. Exclusive original jurisdiction over all violations of city or municipal ordinances committed within their respective territorial jurisdiction;

2. Exclusive original jurisdiction over all offenses punishable with imprisonment not exceeding 6 years regardless of the fine and other accessory penalties and civil liability

3. Offenses involving damage to property through criminal negligence

4. Where the only penalty provided by law is a fine: exclusive original jurisdiction over offenses punishable with a fine not exceeding P4,000

5. Election offenses: Failure to register or failure to vote

6. Special Jurisdiction to hear and decide petitions for a writ of habeas corpus or application for bail in the province or city where the RTC judge is absent

BP 22 (?)

Note: needs updating