Practice question
A disciplinary respondent contends that the new Code became binding on that respondent only when personally served a printed copy, despite completion of the prescribed publication, posting and effectivity interval. Under the General Provisions, which is correct?
- Individual service of a copy is not the Code’s stated effectivity trigger.
- Each judge may choose a personal effectivity date.
- The Code becomes effective only at the next appointment.
- A local court administrator may suspend effectivity indefinitely.
- Personal disagreement prevents effectivity.
Legal references
- 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability, AM25-04-04-SC, Preamble, General Provisions and Canons I–II: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836
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