It is determined in two ways: Geographical limits of the territory over which it presides; The action (whether criminal or civil) if empowered to hear and decide
Daily Archives: July 31, 2011
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Generally, the rules are to be applied to cases pending and remain undetermined at the time of their promulgation. They may not be given retroactive effect if they would affect substantive or vested rights. However, the rules may be applied retrospectively when they are favorable to the accused. NOTE: […]
A court has an inchoate (imperfect) right of jurisdiction over all crimes committed within its territorial jurisdiction, which is perfected on the institution of the action. The change in the territorial limits of the place may be a cause for a court to lose jurisdiction over the offense. Print […]
Under the Philippines criminal justice system, Sandiganbayan is a court that exercises special criminal jurisdiction. The Sandiganbayan is a court that exercises exclusive original jurisdiction over cases involving public officers having Salary Grade 27. Under this kind of jurisdiction over the subject matter, the commission of the offense in […]