Act of 2010.": Prosecutor. - The Provincial Prosecutor Shall

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Republic Act No.

10071
AN ACT STRENGTHENING AND RATIONALIZED THE NATIONAL
PROSECUTION SERVICE

Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Prosecution Service
Act of 2010."

Section 9. Powers and Functions of the Provincial Prosecutor or City
Prosecutor. - The provincial prosecutor shall:
(a) Be the law officer of the province or city, as the case may be:
(b) Investigate and/or cause to be investigated all charges of crimes,
misdemeanors and violations of penal laws and ordinances within their
respective jurisdictions, and have the necessary information or complaint
prepared or made and filed against the persons accused.
In the conduct of such investigations he or any of his/her assistants shall
receive the statements under oath or take oral evidence of witnesses,
and for this purpose may by subpoena summon witnesses
(c) Have charge of the prosecution of all crimes, misdemeanors and
violations of city or municipal ordinances in the courts at the province
or city and therein discharge all the duties incident to the institution of
criminal actions

Section 8. The Provincial Prosecutor or City Prosecutor.
City Prosecutor
At least one Deputy City Prosecutor to assist City Prosecutor
Assistant Prosecutors
Assosciate Prosecutors

Section 11. Office of the City Prosecutor. Number of Prosecutor for Each
City.

Makati: (107)
One (1) City Prosecutor
Five (5) Deputy City Prosecutors
Fifty (50) Senior Assistant City Prosecutors
Fifty-one (51) Assistant City Prosecutors

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