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LEGAL ETHICS

REVIEWER
ATENEO CENTRAL BAR OPERATIONS 2002

PROCEDURE IN DISCIPLINING RTC JUDGES (Rule 140)

COMPLAINT:
1. Must be in writing.
2. State the facts complained of

SUPREME COURT

Proceed with case if


meritorious.
DISMISS Respondent shall be notified
and respondent must answer
within 10 days.

SC shall appoint a
Justice of the CA or will
conduct a hearing

REPORT: Must contain


findings of fact
and conclusion of

SUPREME COURT

The proceedings shall be confidential but the decision of the SC shall be


published like any other decision.
This is also the procedure in disciplining judges of the MTC.

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