Practice question
A prosecutor says DC15 governs the investigation and therefore also dictates every evidentiary ruling at the later trial. Under Meking, is that correct?
- No; executive investigation rules do not dictate procedure in court
- Yes; investigation and trial are one executive process
- Yes; judges must surrender all trial authority
- Yes; prosecutors may change judicial rules at will
- Yes; a screening resolution is a court judgment
Legal references
- Meking v Remulla, GR280455, November11,2025, MAIN opinion, retained judicial rule-making and grave-abuse review: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
- AM24-02-09-SC, May28,2024, recognition of executive investigation rules and repeal of inconsistent Rule112 provisions: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
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