Sandiganbayan 1.
History The creation of the Sandiganbayan was originally provided for
by Article XIII of the 1973 Constitution: "SEC. 5. The National Assembly shall create a
special court, to be known as Sandiganbayan, which shall have jurisdiction over criminal
and civil cases involving graft and corrupt practices and such other offenses committed by
public officers and employees, including those in government-owned or controlled
corporations, in relation to their office as may be determined by law.
2. Function Functional Description OFFICE OF THE PRESIDING JUSTICE Implements
the policies, executes the resolutions and enforces the orders of the Court En Banc;
performs the functions specifically vested upon him by law, rules and regulations or those
implied therefrom; performs all other functions and duties inherent in his position.
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT Assists the Court in providing the necessary
technical and administrative support; exercises supervision over the staff and employees;
takes charge of pre and post adjudicative matters.
LEGAL RESEARCH & TECHNICAL STAFF Provides legal and technical assistance to
the Court by conducting legal research and studies; takes charge of all legal and related
matters.
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT (1ST DIVISION) Assists the Clerk of
Court in providing technical and administrative support and assistance to the First
Division of the Court; takes charge of the pre and post adjudicative matters relative to
cases assigned to the First Division.
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT (2ND DIVISION) Assists the Clerk of
Court in providing technical and administrative support and assistance to the Second
Division of the Court; takes charge of the pre and post adjudicative matters relative to
cases assigned to the Second Division.
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT (3RD DIVISION) Assists the Clerk of
Court in providing technical and administrative support and assistance to the Third
Division of the Court; takes charge of the pre and post adjudicative matters relative to
cases assigned to the Third Division.
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT (4TH DIVISION) Assists the Clerk of
Court in providing technical and administrative support and assistance to the Fourth
Division of the Court; takes charge of the pre and post adjudicative matters relative to
cases assigned to the Fourth Division
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT (5TH DIVISION) Assists the Clerk of
Court in providing technical and administrative support and assistance to the Fifth
Division of the Court; takes charge of the pre and post adjudicative matters relative to
cases assigned to the Fifth Division.
JUDICIAL RECORDS DIVISION Takes charge of docketing of cases; plans, implements
and evaluates programs for the systematic management of judicial records; and performs
other related functions. Prepares entries of judgment; issues copies of decisions, resolutions
and orders; maintains a systematic filing and records keeping; and handles the Court’s
information system, monitoring requests for statistical data.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Attends to the manpower development and service needs
of the Court; and performs all functions relative to administrative and personnel matters.
Attends to the procurement and maintenance of the properties, supplies and equipment of
the Court, including the Court’s physical plant Takes charge of the collection and
disbursement of the Court.
BUDGET AND FINANCE DIVISION Prepares and executes the budget of the
Court; initiates plans and formula for more effective utilization of funds allotted to the
Court; fiscalizes the agency’s financial interest including disclosure of deficiencies in
control needing corrections. Keeps accounting records for the Court; prepares reports
required by the Department of Budget and Management, Commission on Audit and other
government agencies.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM DIVISION Provides technical services
related to the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of information
systems; takes care of all information and communications technology requirements of the
Court.
SECURITY AND SHERIFF SERVICES DIVISION In charge of the formulation of plans,
implements and evaluates program for the systematic management of security of the
Sandiganbayan premises, property and personnel and performs other related functions;
takes charge of the formulation of systems for the effective services of Court processes and
enforcement of Writs issued by the various Divisions of the Court; serves as liaison office
with the various law enforcement agencies and the media regarding all court orders and
processes issued by the various divisions of the Court, and other court related matters;
takes custody of all accused processing their bail for their temporary liberty and/or to turn-
over accused who voluntarily surrenders to the authorized detention centers; oversee that
all judicial and extra-judicial proceedings are accomplished; takes charge of the
formulation of effective management and implementation of all kinds of court orders
/processes and writs coming from the various divisions of the Court.
