Practice question
A verified complaint alleges notarial violations. The notary files a verified answer that the Executive Judge finds unsatisfactory. The judge proposes sanctions solely on that assessment without the hearing required by Rule XI, Section 1(c). Which is correct?
- An unsatisfactory answer conclusively proves every charge
- The judge must grant whatever sanction the complainant demands
- The notary may prevent all further inquiry by denying the charge
- The prescribed summary hearing must be conducted, with dismissal if allegations are unproven and appropriate sanctions if established
- The complaint automatically becomes a criminal conviction
Legal references
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/assets/pdf/journals/Collation_and_Codification_of_SC_Issuance_DIGITAL.pdf — 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice, Rule XI, Sections 1–3 and Rule XII, Section 1, printed pages 1720–1722.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2022/aug2022/ac_13332_2022.html — Pajarillo v. Yanto, A.C. 13332, August 10, 2022, administrative responsibility for register failures.
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