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OCA v. VIRGILIO M. FORTALEZA

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	AM No. P-14-3194 2015-01-27	OCA v. CONSTANTINO P. REDOÑA PER CURIAM
Clerks of court perform a delicate function as designated custodians of the court's funds, revenues, records, properties and premises. As such, they are generally regarded as treasurer, accountant, guard and physical plant manager thereof.[7] It is the clerks of courts' duty to faithfully perform their duties and responsibilities to the end that there was full compliance with function, that of being the custodian of the court's funds and revenues, records, properties and premises.[8] They are the chief administrative officers of their respective courts. It is also their duty to ensure that the proper procedures are followed in the collection of cash bonds. Clerks of court are officers of the law who perform vital functions in the prompt and sound administration of justice. Their office is the hub of adjudicative and administrative orders, processes and concerns. They are liable for any loss, shortage, destruction or impairment of such funds and property.
	AM No. P-11-3002 2012-04-11	OCA v. MS. ESTRELLA NINI MENDOZA, J.
It bears stressing that Clerks of Court are the chief administrative officers of their respective courts, and, with regard to the collection of legal fees, they perform a delicate function as judicial officers entrusted with the correct and effective implementation of regulations thereon. Even the undue delay in the remittances of amounts collected by them at the very least constitutes misfeasance. On the other hand, a vital administrative function of a judge is the effective management of his court and this includes control of the conduct of the court's ministerial officers. It should be brought home to both that the safekeeping of funds and collections is essential to the goal of an orderly administration of justice and no protestation of good faith can override the mandatory nature of the Circulars designed to promote full accountability for government funds.[20]
	AM No. P-09-2638 2010-12-07	OCA v. JULIET C. BANAG PER CURIAM
The Clerk of Court performs a very delicate function. He or she is the custodian of the court's funds and revenues, records, property and premises. Being the custodian thereof, the Clerk of Court is liable for any loss, shortage, destruction or impairment of said funds and property.[7] Hence, Clerks of Court have always been reminded of their duty to immediately deposit the various funds received by them to the authorized government depositories, for they are not supposed to keep the funds in their custody.[8] The same should be deposited immediately upon receipt thereof with the City, Municipal or Provincial Treasurer where the court is located.
	AM No. P-05-2046 2009-09-17	OCA v. CLERK OF COURT FE P. GANZAN PER CURIAM
Clerks of Court perform a very delicate function as the custodians of the funds and revenues, records, property, and premises of the court. Being the custodians thereof, they are liable for any loss, shortage, destruction, or impairment of said funds and property.[12]
	AM No. RTJ-05-1892 2008-01-24	OCA v. JUDGE ERNESTO A. REYES and Acting Clerk of Court RICARDO R. ADOLFO REYES, R.T., J.
Clerks of court are the chief administrative officers of their respective courts.[7] They must show competence, honesty and probity since they are charged with safeguarding the integrity of the court and its proceedings.[8]