Within 5 Days from filing of the
Complainant files a complaint with the
Criminal Offense is reported to the
Police or referred to the Prosecutor.
Court sets a case for arraignment and
trial.
If the accused is under custody he is
immediately arraigned, in case he
pleads guilty he is sentenced
immediately.
At any time before the trial, the
offended party may file or reserve the
rights to file separate civil action to
pursue civil liability of the other party.
Summary procedure in
criminal cases
prosecutor in chartered cities in all
other areas the complainant files
complaint with the MTC.
Court dismisses case based on
affidavits and evidence submitted. Or
the complainant may file a reply
within 10 days after receipt of the
counter affidavit.
Court calls parties to a Preliminary
Conference where any intention to
present additional affidavits or
counter affidavits may be allowed.
The losing litigant convicted may file
an appeal judgment or final order to
an appropriate RTC. A judgment of
acquittal is not appealable.
complaint, Complainant presents
affidavits including those of his
witnesses. (Failure to comply with this
requisite may results in the dismissal
of case)
Court may dismiss the case at this
point. Or Court issues order, requiring
accused to submit a counter affidavit
including that of his witnesses within
10 days.
Only affidavits executed by witnesses
shall constitute direct testimonies
which are subject to cross
examination.
Judgment is rendered by the court
within 30 days after termination of
the trial.