The regional trial courts (RTC; Filipino: Panrehiyong Hukuman sa Paglilitis) [1] are the highest trial courts in the Philippines. In criminal matters, they have original jurisdiction. It was formerly …

Jan 22, 2025 · The Regional Trial Courts in the Philippines serve as the principal courts of general jurisdiction for both civil and criminal matters where the stakes—monetary or penalty—are …

Regional Trial Courts are also known as Second Level Courts, which were established among the thirteen Judicial regions in the Philippines consisting of Regions I to XII and the National …

Regional Trial Courts were established among the thirteen regions in the Philippines consisting of Regions I to XII and the National Capital Region (NCR). There are as many Regional Trial …

republic acts - an act further expanding the jurisdiction of the metropolitan trial courts, municipal trial courts in cities, municipal trial courts, and municipal circuit trial courts, amending for the …

Sep 22, 2020 · Regional Trial Courts shall exercise appellate jurisdiction over all cases decided by Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts in their …

A Regional Trial Court (RTC) has original jurisdiction on criminal matters, except on those where the Sandiganbayan has original jurisdiction on, and for certain civil suits. [1]: 53, 57 Multiple …

SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts.— (a) Fifty-seven Regional Trial Judges shall be commissioned for the First Judicial Region. There shall be: Two branches (Branches I and II) for the province of …

May 5, 2024 · The Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) in the Philippines are essential components of the judicial system, serving as general trial courts. These courts, functioning under the …

The Regional Trial Courts in the Philippines are important to making sure that justice is served, whether you’re involved in a civil, criminal, or special case. Their broad jurisdiction means that …