Practice question
An RTC case falls within the specific amended PD 1606 Section 4 carve-out. The accused insists the statute always requires trial in the same judicial region where he holds office. What is correct?
- Subject to Supreme Court rules, trial is in a judicial region other than where the official holds office
- The same region is always mandatory
- The accused chooses any country
- Venue is determined solely by the complainant’s birthday
- The amendment contains no venue provision
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 10660: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2015/ra_10660_2015.html Sections 2 and 5, amending PD 1606 Section 4.
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