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Practice question: Discipline and Dismissal of Judges of Lower Courts (Const., Art. VIII, Secs. 6 and 11)

Multiple Choice Hard

Practice question

The JIO submits findings recommending a sanction against an RTC judge. A local official announces that the recommendation itself dismissed the judge and that the official may replace the Court’s en banc decision. Which is best?
  1. The investigative recommendation does not displace the Supreme Court’s constitutional disciplinary authority
  2. Every recommendation is automatically a final dismissal
  3. A local announcement replaces the en banc vote
  4. The judge’s appointment creates immunity from any findings
  5. The complainant appoints the replacement judge immediately

Legal references

  • Constitution, Article VIII Sections 6 and 11; 2025 CJCA Canon VII Section 16: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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