Practice question
A review resolution was dated June1 but received June8. Counsel claims the Section20 period necessarily began June1. Which is correct?
- The respondent may choose any date
- The typed date always overrides receipt
- The original police report starts the period
- There is no period for any motion
- Receipt on June8 is the stated trigger
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/
- Crespo v. Mogul, G.R.L-53373, June30,1987: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1987/jun1987/gr_l-53373_1987.html
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