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THE Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the authority of the Department of Justice (DoJ) to implement stricter rules for filing criminal cases, dismissing a petition THE Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the authority of the Department of Justice (DoJ) to implement stricter rules for filing criminal cases, dismissing a petition

SC OKs tighter indictment rules

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Source: Bworldonline

2026/03/11 21:16

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THE Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the authority of the Department of Justice (DoJ) to implement stricter rules for filing criminal cases, dismissing a petition that sought to nullify the new evidentiary standards in legal filings.

In a Nov. 11, 2025 decision, made public on Wednesday, the SC en banc affirmed Department Circular No. 015, issued by former Justice secretary and now Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, which requires state prosecutors to find “prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction” before bringing a case to court.

This higher standard replaces the previous “probable cause” requirement.

The High Court ruled that the petition filed by a lawyer was “meritless,” noting that by raising the bar for criminal charges, the rules aim to shield individuals from groundless trials and conserve judicial resources by ensuring only cases likely to result in conviction reach the courtroom. — Erika Mae P. Sinaking

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