COURT TESTIMONY (Coursed outline)

Objective:

1. Knowledge of applicable laws and procedures

Jurisdiction of courts in criminal cases (BP 129 as amended by RA 7691)

Criminal Procedures (Rules 110, 112 to 117, 119 to 120, 122, 126 & 127, Rules of Court)

Criminal Evidence (Rules 128, 130, 132 & 133, Rules of Court)

Revised Penal Code (Art. 180 to Art. 184; Art. 363)

Constitution (Art. III, Secs. 12 – 20)

RA 7438

2. Preparation of Case

Gathering of Evidence

Documentation

Transmittal/endorsement to Prosecutors’ Office

- Regular Cases
- Inquest Cases

3. Court Testimony

Preparation for Hearing

Knowledge of the Case, Applicable Law/s and the Procedures of the Court

Demeanor and Courtroom Decorum

Rights and Obligations as a Witness

Turn-over of Evidence

4. Critique of the Study

Analysis of the student of the applicable laws and procedures in the handling of cases
prior to prosecution, actual court setting and decorum and recommendations in
improved participation of law enforcement agencies in the prosecution of cases.