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Katarungang Pambarangay (Barangay Justice System)

This document summarizes the Katarungang Pambarangay (Barangay Justice System) in the Philippines. It provides an overview of the system, including that it was introduced in 1978 to handle local disputes and provide free justice to the poor. Key aspects of the system are described, such as the Lupong Tagapamayapa conciliation panel composed of the Punong Barangay and members who supervise mediation. The general procedures and rules of the system are outlined, including requirements for amicable settlement, types of cases not included, and conditions for filing a case in court.

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Katarungang Pambarangay (Barangay Justice System)

This document summarizes the Katarungang Pambarangay (Barangay Justice System) in the Philippines. It provides an overview of the system, including that it was introduced in 1978 to handle local disputes and provide free justice to the poor. Key aspects of the system are described, such as the Lupong Tagapamayapa conciliation panel composed of the Punong Barangay and members who supervise mediation. The general procedures and rules of the system are outlined, including requirements for amicable settlement, types of cases not included, and conditions for filing a case in court.

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3/10/2017

KATARUNGANG Katarungang Pambarangay?


PAMBARANGAY
(Barangay Justice • Introduced in 1978
• System of justice
System)
• For resolution of local level disputes
• Free the court with cases
• Provide justice to the poor
Local Government Code • Not judge, but assist
(Sec. 399 – 422)

What is the importance of this


seminar?
Katarungang Pambarangay (Justice System) • More information

Lupong Tagapamayapa

Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo (Conciliation Panel)

Lupong Tagapamayapa Pangkat Tagapagkasundo


• Punong Barangay
PANGKAT
• Lupon members (20-40) TAGAPAGKASUNDO

LUPON

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Pangkat Tagapagkasundo Pangkat Tagapagkasundo

PANGKAT PANGKAT
TAGAPAGKASUNDO TAGAPAGKASUNDO

-Pinipili -3 Members
LUPON -Draw lots
LUPON -Chairman and
Secretary

General Rules General Rules


1. NO LAWYERS allowed in barangay hearings. 2. Not all cases go to the Katarungan
Pambarangay.

General Rules General Rules


3. Execution may be filed in court. 3. Execution may be filed in court.

Awan labit, baka Awan labit, baka


maggazzit so y Pedru. maggazzit so y Pedru.

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General Rules Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation


4. The Lupong Tagapamayapa is NOT a court.
Arbitration Conciliation Mediation
Arbitrator Assistance/ Assistance
determines the Negotiation
outcome
No formal rules of There is no There is a structured
procedure structured process process

LUPON What cases are NOT included?


• Functions: 1. One party is the government.
2. One party is a public officer.
1. Supervise the various Pangkat. 3. Offenses punishable by imprisonment
exceeding one (1) year or a fine exceeding
2. Meet regularly for the amicable settlements Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00);
4. No private offended party
5. Real property from different municipalities

Where is the venue? STEPS in the amicable settlement


• If both parties are residents of the same Complaint + payment of filing fee.
barangay, before the lupon of the barangay.
• Different barangays but in the same Punong Barangay
municipality, in the barangay of the
respondent. Pangkat Tagapagkasundo
• If real property is involved, in the place of real
property. Issuance of summons
• If it involves work, in the place of work.
Hearing

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STEPS in the amicable settlement STEPS in the amicable settlement


Complaint Punong Barangay

15 days

STEPS in the amicable settlement Condition before filing in court


Pangkat
Tagapagkasundo

BARANGAY
Lupong COURT
Tagapamayapa

15 days

Direct to the court Settlement is final when?


• Within 10 days

BARANGAY • It must be executed within 6 months.


Lupong COURT
Tagapamayapa

• Report to the Court.


1. If the person is already
detained.
2. In case of habeas corpus.
3. There is provisional remedy.
4. Prescribed

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We have to support the KP!


• Budgetary support

– Justice is free
– Justice is fast

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