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Note: the rule disregarding the amount of the fine and other
accessory penalties applies where the offense is punishable by
imprisonment or fine or both, but not when the offense is
punishable by fine only.
2. Where the only penalty provided for by law is a fine, the amount
thereof shall determine the jurisdiction of the court. The MTC shall
EXCLUSIVE have exclusive original jurisdiction over offenses punishable with a
ORIGINAL fine of not more than PhP4,000 (Adm. Cir. 09-94).
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JURISDICTION
Applications for bail in criminal cases in the absence of all RTC judges
SPECIAL
in a province or City (B.P. 129, Sec. 35).
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JURISDICTION
APPELLATE All cases decided by the MTCs is their respective territorial jurisdiction.
SANDIGANBAYAN
CRIMINAL SANDIGANBAYAN
CASES
EXCLUSIVE The Sandiganbayan shall exercise original jurisdiction in all cases
ORIGINAL involving:
1. Violations of:
a. R.A. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act);
b. R.A. 1379 (Forfeiture of III Gotten Wealth Act);
c. Chapter 2, Section 2, Title 7, Book 2 of the Revised Penal Code
(Bribery, etc.)
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JURISDICTION
COURT OF APPEALS
CONCURRENT Petitions for certiorari, probation and mandamus against the RTCs.
By Automatic Review
(i.e. No Notice of Appeal Necessary)
From the RTC, in cases where the death penalty is imposed.
SUPREME COURT
EXCLUSIVE Petition for certiorari, prohibition and mandamus against the CA and
ORIGINAL the Sandiganbayan.
With the CA:
Petitions for certiorari, prohibition and mandamus against the RTCs.
CONCURRENT
With the CA & RTC:
Petitions for certiorari, prohibition and mandamus against MTCs.
By Petition for Review on Certiorari
1. From the CA;
2. From the Sandiganbayan;
3. From the RTC where only an error or question of law is involved.
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