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2006-09-26 |
CHICO-NAZARIO, J. |
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| Respondent Razon, as Branch Clerk of Court of a court of justice, must bear in mind that the office she holds and the duties, as well as the responsibilities appurtenant thereto, require from its holder competence, honesty, and integrity; that, in relation to the judge, she occupies a position of confidence which should not be betrayed; and that the prestige of the office goes the corresponding responsibility to safeguard the integrity of the court and its proceedings, to earn respect therefore, to maintain the authenticity and correctness of court records, and to uphold the confidence of the public in the administration of justice.[15] Respondent has failed to measure up to the standards exacted by her position. She has not been true to these lofty ideals so essential for the proper and effective administration of justice. | |||||
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2003-04-01 |
PER CURIAM |
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| The judiciary, like other branches of government, adheres strictly to the policy of the State promoting a high standard of ethics in the public service. No less than the Constitution mandates that a public office is a public trust and public officers must at all times be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency, act with patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives.[28] We have held that the conduct and behavior of a person connected with the dispensation of justice, from the presiding judge to the humblest clerk, is circumscribed by the heavy burden of responsibility.[29] Her conduct should at all times be characterized by propriety and decorum, and be like Caesar's wife, beyond suspicion. As Clerk of Court of Branch 27, Atty. Vargas is a ranking officer of the judiciary, performing delicate administrative functions vital to the prompt and proper administration of justice.[30] As administrative assistant to the presiding judge, a Clerk of Court occupies a delicate and confidential position, which should be honored rather than betrayed. She is required to be a person of competence, honesty and probity. Her responsibility includes safeguarding the integrity of the court and its proceedings, to earn respect therefor, to maintain the authenticity and correctness of court records, and to uphold the confidence of the public in the administration of justice.[31] | |||||