EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 798 May 14, 1982
CREATING THE JUSTICE SYSTEM CONSULTATIVE COMMISSION (JUSCCOM)
WHEREAS, the government is committed to institute meaningful reform in the justice system;
WHEREAS, the enactment of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 has paved the way for the reorganization of the judiciary and the improvement of the performance of public service in the justice system;
WHEREAS, there is need for a continuing search for innovative trends to systematize procedures and expedite judicial processes;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order as follows:
1. A commission to be known as the Justice System Consultative Commission (JUSCCOM) is hereby created with the following composition:
Minister of Justice C. Puno
Retired Chief Justice Cesar Bengzon
Retired Chief Justice Roberto Concepcion
Retired Associate Justice Jose B.L. Reyes
2. Membership in the Commission shall be honorary and the members thereof shall serve without compensation.
3. The Commission shall conduct studies of innovative trends towards the...
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Executive Orders
Creating the Justice System Consultative Commission (JUSCCOM)
Executive Order No. 798
Summary of Executive Order No. 798
Creation of the Justice System Consultative Commission (JUSCCOM)
- A commission called the Justice System Consultative Commission (JUSCCOM) is created. (Section 1)
- The commission has the following members: (Section 1)
- Minister of Justice C. Puno
- Retired Chief Justice Cesar Bengzon
- Retired Chief Justice Roberto Concepcion
- Retired Associate Justice Jose B.L. Reyes
- Membership in the commission is honorary, and members serve without compensation. (Section 2)
- The commission shall conduct studies on innovative trends towards improving rules of procedure and expediting judicial processes, and recommend appropriate legislative measures. (Section 3)
- The commission shall handle its internal operations, form sub-committees, and call upon resource persons as needed. The Minister of Justice shall coordinate the work and provide necessary technical and secretarial assistance. (Section 4)
- The commission shall report the results of its studies to the President from time to time. The President may also call upon the commission for consultation on any matter related to the purposes set forth in this executive order. (Section 5)
Creation of the Justice System Consultative Commission (JUSCCOM)
- A commission called the Justice System Consultative Commission (JUSCCOM) is created. (Section 1)
- The commission has the following members: (Section 1)
- Minister of Justice C. Puno
- Retired Chief Justice Cesar Bengzon
- Retired Chief Justice Roberto Concepcion
- Retired Associate Justice Jose B.L. Reyes
- Membership in the commission is honorary, and members serve without compensation. (Section 2)
- The commission shall conduct studies on innovative trends towards improving rules of procedure and expediting judicial processes, and recommend appropriate legislative measures. (Section 3)
- The commission shall handle its internal operations, form sub-committees, and call upon resource persons as needed. The Minister of Justice shall coordinate the work and provide necessary technical and secretarial assistance. (Section 4)
- The commission shall report the results of its studies to the President from time to time. The President may also call upon the commission for consultation on any matter related to the purposes set forth in this executive order. (Section 5)