Practice question
For many years, Judge R fails to pay IBP dues, relying only on another judge's informal statement that arrears will be deducted from retirement benefits. After a complaint, R pays and asserts good faith. Which conclusion best follows Callena v. Alzate?
- The assurance automatically created an exemption
- The promise bound the Supreme Court to dismiss
- Judicial rank converts arrears into voluntary donations
- The assurance and late payment do not compel dismissal; the judge remains responsible for compliance
- No judge can ever be disciplined as a lawyer
Legal references
- Callena, Jr. v. Alzate, A.M. No. RTJ-24-075, October 29, 2024, MAIN decision; CPRA Canon III, Section 26: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/oct2024/am_rtj-24-075_2024.html
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