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Practice question: Judicial Accountability and Disciplinary Proceedings (Canon VII)

Multiple Choice Hard Jurisprudence

Practice question

A disciplinary case can be resolved on documentary and public records without a hearing. The JIO deems it submitted for its report and notifies the parties. The respondent argues every administrative case requires oral testimony regardless of the issues. Which is correct?
  1. Section11 permits resolution without a hearing where the records suffice, with notice of submission.
  2. Every case requires live witnesses even if no factual issue needs hearing.
  3. The JIO must dismiss all documentary cases.
  4. Only the complainant may decide whether a hearing is necessary.
  5. Submission without hearing automatically proves misconduct.

Legal references

  • 2025 CJCA, AM25-04-04-SC, CanonVII Sections3–4,7–12,22,24–28: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836

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