[ SC CIRCULAR NO. 50-2001, August 17, 2001 ]

[ SC CIRCULAR NO. 50-2001, August 17, 2001 ]

[ SC CIRCULAR NO. 50-2001, August 17, 2001 ]

TO : ALL CLERKS OF COURT IN THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS

SUBJECT : UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF FEES OR AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION BY CLERKS OF COURT FOR RECEPTION OF EVIDENCE EX-PARTE.

For the guidance and infonnation of all concerned quoted hereunder is a resolution of the First Division of this Court dated 27 June 2001 in A.M. No. 01-4-222-RTC Re: Query of Atty. Ignacio R. Concepcion with regard to the fees or amount of compensation to be paid to Clerks of Court when they receive evidence in ex-parte proceedings to wit:

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(b) xxx that Clerks of Court are not authorized to collect compensation for services rendered as commissioners in ex-parte proceedings."

Strict observance is hereby enjoined.

17 August 2001

(Sgd.)ZENAIDA N. ELEPAÑO

Acting Court Administrator