Practice question
The investigator recommends outright dismissal for lack of prima facie showing. The complainant says the recommendation itself is a final Supreme Court dismissal and forbids further inquiry. Which is correct?
- The Supreme Court may adopt dismissal or direct further proceedings
- An investigator’s recommendation is always final judgment
- The recommendation automatically proves innocence in every forum
- Only the complainant may choose further proceedings
- Every recommendation must be ignored
Legal references
- CPRA, A.M.22-09-01-SC, CanonVI Sections1–3,11–12,18,28,31–32,37,42,44; primaryissuedtext visuallyread printed35–44,48,51: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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