KATARUNGANG

PAMBARANGAY
 Katarungang Pambarangay
Law
Introduced in 1978
System of justice
For resolution of local level disputes
Free the court with cases
Provide justice to the poor
 Objectives
Under the Barangay Justice System, the main
strategy for settling disputes is to provide a
venue for the disputing parties to search for a
solution that is mutually acceptable
Assist the parties in discussing the possible
amicable settlement of their disputes.
Do not act as judges or adjudicators of
disputes but as facilitators for the disputing
parties discussion of possible solutions
 Constitution of the Lupon

Appointment of Lupon is the sole

prerogative of the Barangay Captain
Does not require the approval,
confirmation of the Barangay Council
What if the Barangay Captain fails to
constitute the Lupon?
He can be charged for neglect of duty and be
administratively liable
 When to constitute the Lupon
WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FROM THE
START OF THE TERM AS BARANGAY
CAPTAIN, HE/SHE SHOULD ISSUE A
NOTICE TO CONSTITUTE THE LUPON
AND PREPARE THE LIST OF THE
NAMES OF PROPOSED LUPON
MEMBERS.
Minimum of 10, Maximum of 20
 Steps in Resolving Disputes
MEDIATION BEFORE THE Barangay
Captain
Has authority or power to mediate cases in
the Barangay
 Basic Concerns
The Dispute will be settled in the barangay
where the RESPONDENTS or one of the
RESPONDENTS in the Barangay resides
CHOICE/OPTION of the complainant
What if any of the involved parties is
incompetent or a minor?
He/She should be represented by a legal
guardian or next of kin who is NOT A
LAWYER
 CASES COVERED BY THE
KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY
All disputes, civil and criminal in nature
where parties actually reside in the SAME
CITY / MUNICIPALITY are subjected to
proceedings of amicable settlement.
 Katarungang Pambarangay (Justice
System)

Lupong Tagapamayapa

Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo (Conciliation

Panel)
 General Rules
1. NO LAWYERS allowed in barangay
hearings.
What cases are NOT included?
1. One party is the government.
2. One party is a public officer.
3. Offenses punishable by imprisonment
exceeding one (1) year or a fine
exceeding Five thousand pesos
(P5,000.00);
4. No private offended party
5. Real property from different municipalities
 STEPS in the amicable
settlement
Complaint + payment of filing
fee.
Punong Barangay

Pangkat Tagapagkasundo

Issuance of summons

Hearing
Sample Cases
 Thank You