KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY (Barangay Justice System)

Local Government Code (Sec. 399 422)

Katarungang Pambarangay?
Introduced in 1978 System of justice For resolution of local level disputes Free the court with cases Provide justice to the poor Not judge, but assist

Katarungang Pambarangay (Justice System) Lupong Tagapamayapa Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo (Conciliation Panel)

What is the importance of this seminar?

More information

Lupong Tagapamayapa
Punong Barangay Lupon members (20-40)

Pangkat Tagapagkasundo
PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO

LUPON

Pangkat Tagapagkasundo
PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO
-Pinipili -Draw lots

LUPON

Pangkat Tagapagkasundo
PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO
-3 Members -Chairman and Secretary

LUPON

General Rules
1. NO LAWYERS allowed in barangay hearings.

General Rules
2. Not all cases go to the Katarungan Pambarangay.

General Rules
3. Execution may be filed in court.

Awan labit, baka maggazzit so y Pedru.

General Rules
3. Execution may be filed in court.

Awan labit, baka maggazzit so y Pedru.

General Rules
4. The Lupong Tagapamayapa is NOT a court.

Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation

Arbitration Arbitrator determines the outcome No formal rules of procedure Conciliation Assistance/ Negotiation
There is no structured process

Mediation Assistance

There is a structured process

LUPON
Functions:
1. Supervise the various Pangkat. 2. Meet regularly for the amicable settlements

What cases are NOT included?

1. One party is the government. 2. One party is a public officer. 3. Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding one (1) year or a fine exceeding Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00); 4. No private offended party 5. Real property from different municipalities

Where is the venue?

If both parties are residents of the same barangay, before the lupon of the barangay. Different barangays but in the same municipality, in the barangay of the respondent. If real property is involved, in the place of real property. If it involves work, in the place of work.

STEPS in the amicable settlement

Complaint + payment of filing fee. Punong Barangay
Pangkat Tagapagkasundo

Issuance of summons
Hearing

STEPS in the amicable settlement

Complaint

STEPS in the amicable settlement

Punong Barangay

15 days

STEPS in the amicable settlement

Pangkat Tagapagkasundo

15 days

Condition before filing in court

BARANGAY
Lupong Tagapamayapa

COURT

Direct to the court

BARANGAY
Lupong Tagapamayapa

COURT

1. If the person is already detained. 2. In case of habeas corpus. 3. There is provisional remedy. 4. Prescribed

Settlement is final when?

Within 10 days It must be executed within 6 months. Report to the Court.

We have to support the KP!

Budgetary support
Justice is free Justice is fast