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2005-01-17 |
TINGA, J. |
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| Indeed, the conduct and behavior of everyone connected with an office charged with the dispensation of justice, from the presiding judge to the lowliest clerk, should be circumscribed with the heavy burden of responsibility. Conduct at all times must not only be characterized with propriety and decorum, but above all else, must be above suspicion.[29] As court custodian, it was Ledesma's responsibility to ensure that records are safely kept and the same are readily available upon the request of the parties or order of the court. The Clerk of Court must be diligent and vigilant in the performance of official duties and in supervising and managing court docket and records. This custodial duty necessarily extends to evidence submitted by the parties and marked as exhibits.[30] | |||||