Practice question
An NPS prosecutor invokes the new rules to prescribe how a trial judge must receive courtroom testimony. Is this supported by Meking?
- Only if the witness agrees
- Yes; prosecutors now promulgate all court rules
- Yes; an information transfers judicial rule-making power
- No; the circular governs executive investigation rather than procedure in court
- Only if the complainant pays fees
Legal references
- DOJ Department Circular 015 (2024), Sections2–7,10,15–16,19–20; primary issuance text reproduced at https://comanialaw.com/doj-department-circular-no-015-series-of-2024/
- A.M.24-02-09-SC, May28,2024: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
- Meking v. Remulla, G.R.280455, November11,2025, main ruling: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
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