AGOCOY, Antonette O.

JURISDICTION OF PHILIPPINE COURTS

I.JURISDICTION OF THE METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURTS, MUNICIPAL TRIAL
COURTS, AND MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURTS

1. Original Jurisdiction
A. Civil
(1) Exclusive Original Jurisdiction
 Actions involving personal property valued at not more than
300,000/400,000
 Actions demanding sum of money not exceeding 300,000/400,000

Includes admiralty & maritime cases

 Probate proceedings where gross value of estate does not exceed
300,000/400,000
 Actions involving title/possession of real property where assessed value
does not exceed 20,000/50,000
 Provisional remedies in principal actions within their jurisdiction
 Summary Procedure
1) Forcible entry and unlawful detainer
-Irrespective of amount of damages or unpaid rentals sought
to be recovered.
2) Other cases where total of the claim does not exceed
100,000/200,000
 Inclusion and exclusion of voters
(2) Delegated
 Cadastral and land registration cases
1) No controversy or opposition, and
2) Contested lots valued at more than 100,000
(3) Special
 Petition for Habeas Corpus
-In the absence of all RTC judges
B. Criminal
(1) Exclusive
 Summary Procedure
1) Violations of traffic laws, rules and regulations;
2) Violations of rental law;
3) Violations of city/municipal ordinances committed w/in territorial
jurisdiction;
4) Offenses punishable with imprisonment of not more than 6
months, or a fine not exceeding 1, 000, or both;
5) B.P. 22 cases; and
6) Offenses involving damage to property through criminal
negligence where imposable fine does not exceed 10, 000.
 Offenses punishable with imprisonment of not more than 6 years
 Irrespective of fine
Regardless of other impossible accessory or other penalties
and civil liability arising therefrom
 Have exclusive original jurisdiction over Offenses involving
damage to property through criminal negligence
 Offenses not falling within the exclusive original jurisdiction of
Sandiganbayan
 None of the accused is occupying a position corresponding to
salary grade “27” and higher
 Only penalty provided by law is a fine not exceeding 4, 000.
(2) Special
 Applications for bail
In the absence of all RTC judges
C. Concurrent (in civil actions)
(1) With SC
 Petition for quo warranto insofar as barangay officials are concerned
(2) With RTC
 Application for Protection Order

II.JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURTS

Family Courts shall have exclusive original jurisdiction to hear and decide the
following cases:
 Criminal cases
1. One or more of the accused is below eighteen (18) years of age but not
less than nine (9) years of age, OR
2. One or more of the victims is a minor at the time of the commission of the
offense.
 Petitions for guardianship, custody of children, habeas corpus in relation to the
latter;
 Petitions for adoption of children and the revocation thereof;
 Complaints for:
1. Annulment of marriage
2. Declaration of nullity of marriage
3. Those relating to marital status and property relations of Husband and wife
OR Those living together under different status and agreements, AND
4. Petitions for dissolution of conjugal partnership of gains;
 Petitions for support and/or acknowledgment;
 Summary judicial proceedings brought under the provisions of the "Family Code
of the Philippines";
 Petitions for declaration of status of children as abandoned, dependent or
neglected children or voluntary or involuntary commitment of children;
 The suspension, termination, or restoration of parental authority and other cases
cognizable under "Child and Youth Welfare Code", Executive Order No. 56, (Series
of 1986), and other related laws;
 Petitions for the constitution of the family home;
 Cases against minors cognizable under the Dangerous Drugs Act, as amended;
Violations of Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known as the "Special Protection of
Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act," as amended by
Republic Act No. 7658; and
 Cases of domestic violence against women and children.

III.JURISDICTION OF THE HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD

(HLURB)
Exclusive jurisdiction over:
 Unsound real estate business practices
 Claims involving refund and any other claims filed by subdivision lot or condominium
unit buyer against the project owner, developer, dealer, broker, or salesman
 Cases involving specific performance of contractual and statutory obligations filed by
buyers of subdivision lots or condominium units against the owner, developer, dealer,
broker, or salesman
IV.JURISDICTION OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
1. Original Jurisdiction
A. Civil
(1) Exclusive
 In all civil actions in which the subject of the litigation is incapable of
pecuniary estimation;
 Actions in admiralty & maritime where he demand or claim exceeds One
hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or , in Metro Manila, where such
demand or claim exceeds Two hundred thousand pesos (200,000.00);
 Probate proceedings where gross value of estate exceeds One hundred
thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or, in probate matters in Metro Manila,
where such gross value exceeds Two hundred thousand pesos
(200,000.00);
 actions involving the contract of marriage and marital relations;
 Actions involving title/possession of real property where assessed value
exceeds 20,000 or for civil actions in Metro Manila, where such the value
exceeds 50,000 except actions for forcible entry into and unlawful
detainer of lands or buildings, original jurisdiction over which is conferred
upon Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, and Municipal
Circuit Trial Courts;
 all civil actions and special proceedings falling within the exclusive
original jurisdiction of a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and of the
Courts of Agrarian Relations as now provided by law; and
 all other cases in which the demand, exclusive of interest, damages of
whatever kind, attorney's fees, litigation expenses, and costs or the value
of the property in controversy exceeds One hundred thousand pesos
(100,000.00) or, in such other abovementioned items exceeds Two
hundred thousand pesos (200,000.00). (as amended by R.A. No. 7691*)
 Cases not falling within the exclusive jurisdiction of any court, tribunal,
person or body exercising judicial or quasi-judicial functions
 Under Securities & Regulation Code
1) Devices or schemes employed by the board of directors,
business associates, its officers or partnership, amounting to fraud
or misrepresentation
2) Controversies arising out of intra-corporate partnership relations
3) Controversies in the election or appointment of directors,
trustees, officers, or managers of such corporation, partnership or
association
4) Petition to be declared in a state of suspension of payments
 Application for issuance of writ of search and seizure in civil actions for
infringement of intellectual property
 Violations of Anti-Money Laundering Act

B.Criminal
(1) Exclusive Original Jurisdiction
 all criminal cases not within the exclusive jurisdiction of any court,
tribunal or body, except those now falling under the exclusive and
concurrent jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan which shall hereafter be
exclusively taken cognizance of by the latter.
(2) Original Jurisdiction
 In the issuance of writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus, quo
warranto, habeas corpus and injunction which may be enforced in any
part of their respective regions; and
  In actions affecting ambassadors and other public ministers and
consuls.
 Criminal cases under special laws.
(3) Special
 Criminal cases as may be determined by the Supreme Court.

C. Concurrent (in civil actions)

(1) With SC
 Actions affecting ambassadors & other public ministers and consuls
(2) With SC and CA
 Petitions for habeas corpus and quo warranto
(3) With SC, CA and Sandiganbayan:
 Petitions for writ of amparo and habeas data
 Petitions under Rule 65
(4) With MeTC, MTC, MCTC
 Application for Protection Order
(5) With Insurance Commission
 Claims not exceeding 100,000
2. Appellate Jurisdiction
All cases decided by lower courts in their respective territorial jurisdiction.

V.JURISDICTION OF THE SANDIGANBAYAN

1. Original Jurisdiction
 Violations of:
a. “Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act”;
b. R.A. 1379 (“An Act Declaring Forfeiture in Favor of the State of Any Property
Found to Have Been Unlawfully Acquired By Any Public Officer or Employee and
Providing for the Proceedings Therefor”); or
c. Title VII, Chapter II, § 2 of the RPC (i.e.,Articles 210-212 of RPC)
Where one or more of the accused are officials occupying the following
positions in the government, whether in a permanent, acting or interim
capacity, at the time of the commission of the offense:

1. Officials of executive branch occupying positions classified as Grade

27 or higher, specifically including:
2. Provincial governors, vice-governors, members of the sangguniang
panlalawigan and provincial treasurers, assessors, engineers and other
provincial department heads;
3. City mayors, vice-mayors, members of the sangguniang panlungsod,
city treasurers, assessors, engineers and other city department heads;
4. Officials of the diplomatic service occupying the position of consul and
higher;
5. Philippine army and air force colonels, naval captains, and all officers
of higher rank;
6. Officers of the Philippine National Police while occupying the position
of provincial director and those holding the rank of senior
superintendent or higher;
7. City and provincial prosecutors and their assistants, and officials and
prosecutors in the Office of the Ombudsman and special prosecutor;
8. Presidents, directors or trustees, or managers of government-owned
or controlled corporations, state universities or educational institutions or
foundations;
 9. Members of Congress and officials thereof classified as Grade 27 or
higher
10. Members of the Judiciary, without prejudice to the provisions of the
Constitution (on impeachment)
11. Chairmen and members of the Constitutional Commissions, without
prejudice to the provisions of the Constitution
12. All other national and local officials classified as Grade 27 or higher;
or
13. Other offenses or felonies, committed by public officials and
employees mentioned in #1, in relation to their office, whether simple or
complexed with other crimes
 Civil and criminal cases filed pursuant to and in connection with Executive Order Nos.
1, 2, 14 and 14-A series of 1986.
 Petitions for the issuance of the writs of mandamus,prohibition, certiorari, habeas
corpus, injunctions and other ancillary writs and processes in aid of its appellate
jurisdiction: provided, that the jurisdiction over these petitions shall not be exclusive of
the Supreme Court and over petitions of similar nature, including quo warranto, arising
or that may arise in cases failed or which may be filed under Executive Order Nos. 1, 2,
14 and 14-A (concurrent with SC)

2. Exclusive Appellate Jurisdiction

 If none of the principal accused are occupying positions of grade 27 or higher,
original jurisdiction will be with either the MTC or RTC; SB will exercise exclusive
appellate jurisdiction on said cases.

VI.JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF TAX APPEALS

Exclusive Appellate Jurisdiction over:

 Decisions of the Collector of Internal Revenue in cases involving disputed
assessments, refunds of taxes, fees or other charges, penalties imposed in relation
thereto, or other matters arising under the NIRC;
 Decisions of the Commissioner of Customs in cases involving liability for customs
duties, fees or other money charges; seizure, detention or release of property
affected; fines, forfeitures, or other matters arising penalties imposed in relation
thereto; and other matters arising under the Customs Law; and
 Decisions of provincial or city Boards of Assessment Appeals in cases involving the
assessment and taxation of real property or other matters arising under the
Assessment Law.

VII.JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS

1. Original Jurisdiction
A. Exclusive
(1) Annulment of judgments of RTC
(2) Petitions under Rule 65 involving an act or omission of a quasi-judicial
agency
(4) issue writs of mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, habeas corpus, and quo
warranto, and auxiliary writs or processes, whether or not in aid of its
appellate jurisdiction;
B. Concurrent
 (1) With SC
 Petitions under Rule 65 against CSC
 Petitions under Rule 65 against NLRC
(2) With SC and RTC
 Petitions for habeas corpus and quo warranto
 Actions brought to prevent and restrain violation of laws concerning
monopolies and combinations in restraint of trade
(3) With SC, RTC and Sandiganbayan
 Petitions under Rule 65 relating to an act or omission of a MTC, or of a
corporation, board, officer or person
 Petitions for writ of amparo and habeas data

2. Appellate Jurisdiction
A.Ordinary Appeal
 From RTC
In its exercise of original jurisdiction
On constitutional, tax, jurisdictional questions involving questions of facts
which should be appealed first to CA
Penalty imposed is reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment
Lesser penalty is imposed for offenses committed on the same occasion or
which arose out of the same occurrence that gave rise to the more severe
offense for which imposed penalty is reclusion perpetua or life
imprisonment
 From Family Courts
 From MeTC, MTC, MCTC
Land registration and cadastral cases
B.Petition for Review
 From CSC
 From RTC
In cases appealed from MeTC and MCTC, which are not a matter of right
 From quasi-judicial agencies
 From NCIP
 From Ombudsman
In administrative disciplinary cases
C.Petition for Certiorari
 Against NLRC
D. Automatic Review
 RTC imposed the death penalty

VIII.JURISDICTION OF THE SUPREME COURT

1. Original Jurisdiction
A.Exclusive
Petitions under Rule 65 against:
 Court of Appeals
 COMELEC
 Commission on Audit
 Sandiganbayan
 Court of Tax Appeals en banc
 Ombudsman in criminal and non-administrative disciplinary cases
B.Concurrent
(1) With CA
 Petitions under Rule 65 against CSC
 Petitions under Rule 65 against NLRC
 (2) With CA and RTC
 Petitions for habeas corpus and quo warranto
 Actions brought to prevent and restrain violation of laws concerning
monopolies and combinations in restraint of trade
(3) With CA, RTC and Sandiganbayan
 Petitions under Rule 65 relating to an act or omission of a MTC, or of a
corporation, board, officer or person
 Petitions for writ of amparo and habeas data
(4) With RTC
 Actions affecting ambassadors & other public ministers and consuls
 petitions for certiorari, prohibition, mandamus, quo warranto and habeas
corpus
(5) With MTC
 Petition for quo warranto insofar as barangay officials are concerned

2. Appellate Jurisdiction
A.Ordinary Appeal
 From CA, in all cases involving offenses for which:
Penalty imposed is reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment, or
Lesser penalty is imposed for offenses committed on the same occasion or
which arose out of the same occurrence that gave rise to the more severe
offense for which the penalty of death is imposed
B.Petition for Review on Certiorari
 From Court of Appeals
 From Sandiganbayan on pure questions of law
 From judgments or final orders of RTC (OJ)
Constitutionality or validity of any treaty, international or executive
agreement, law, presidential decree, proclamation, order, instruction,
ordinance or regulation is in question
Legality of any tax, impost, assessment or toll, or any penalty imposed in
relation thereto
Jurisdiction of lower court is in issue
Only error or question of law is involved
 From Court of Tax Appeals
C.Petition for Certiorari
 Against COMELEC and Commission on Audit