KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY Barangay Justice System Local Government Code

KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY (Barangay Justice System) Local Government Code (Sec. 399 – 422)

Katarungang Pambarangay? • • • Introduced in 1978 System of justice For resolution of local level disputes Free the court with cases Provide justice to the poor Not judge, but assist

Katarungang Pambarangay (Justice System) Lupong Tagapamayapa Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo (Conciliation Panel)

What is the importance of this seminar? • More information

Lupong Tagapamayapa • Punong Barangay • Lupon members (20 -40)

Pangkat Tagapagkasundo PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO LUPON

Pangkat Tagapagkasundo PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO LUPON -Pinipili -Draw lots

Pangkat Tagapagkasundo PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO LUPON -3 Members -Chairman and Secretary

General Rules 1. NO LAWYERS allowed in barangay hearings.

General Rules 2. Not all cases go to the Katarungan Pambarangay. BARANGAY COURT

General Rules 3. Execution may be filed in court. Awan labit, baka maggazzit so y Pedru.

General Rules 3. Execution may be filed in court. E… T R KO Awan labit, baka maggazzit so y Pedru.

General Rules 4. The Lupong Tagapamayapa is NOT a court.

Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation Arbitrator determines the outcome Conciliation Assistance/ Negotiation Mediation Assistance No formal rules of procedure There is no structured process There is a structured process

LUPON • Functions: 1. Supervise the various Pangkat. 2. Meet regularly for the amicable settlements

What cases are NOT included? 1. One party is the government. 2. One party is a public officer. 3. Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding one (1) year or a fine exceeding Five thousand pesos (P 5, 000. 00); 4. No private offended party 5. Real property from different municipalities

Where is the venue? • If both parties are residents of the same barangay, before the lupon of the barangay. • Different barangays but in the same municipality, in the barangay of the respondent. • If real property is involved, in the place of real property. • If it involves work, in the place of work.

STEPS in the amicable settlement Complaint + payment of filing fee. Punong Barangay Pangkat Tagapagkasundo Issuance of summons Hearing

STEPS in the amicable settlement Complaint

STEPS in the amicable settlement Punong Barangay 15 days

STEPS in the amicable settlement Pangkat Tagapagkasundo 15 days

Condition before filing in court BARANGAY Lupong Tagapamayapa COURT

Direct to the court BARANGAY Lupong Tagapamayapa COURT 1. If the person is already detained. 2. In case of habeas corpus. 3. There is provisional remedy. 4. Prescribed

Settlement is final when? • Within 10 days • It must be executed within 6 months. • Report to the Court.

We have to support the KP! • Budgetary support – Justice is free – Justice is fast