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security
sought
A LAWMAKER from
Mindanao hassoughtthe
creation of newpoaitions
for amed peace officers
in the iudiciary to pro-
vide arnple court eeiuri-
ty.
"Judges, court person-
nel and fitigants h;ve be-
comeinqeasinglyexposed
to potential yiolence when
hearing cases. They de-
serve adequate prctection-
We shoutd haire aFleasF -
one bailiff in every courF
room," said Surilao del
Sur Rep. Johnny Pinentel.
Pimentel said bailifls
would form part of the
regular court staff and
exercise law enf orcbment
powerg in buildings and
properties used by
iudg-
es.
'Tust like in America.
we should have a baili4
keeping the peace ineverv
court proceeding, reqard-
lesswhettrer the iase Seine
heard is crimina I or civil ii
nature," said Pimentel.
At present, Pimentel said
the only peace officers in
courts are the poljce or iail
escorts oJ defendants in
custody..
Ryan Pacpaco
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