By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Supreme Court has inaugurated a One-Stop Shop aimed at enhancing the systematic and efficient workflow of court processes.
This facility will cater to all concerns falling under the purview of the Judicial Records Office (JRO), Fiscal Management and Budget Office (FMBO-Cashier), and the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC).
The Receiving Section of the JRO will maintain its primary function, with designated windows for filing initiatory pleadings and petitions, as well as subsequent pleadings.
Additionally, the One-Stop Shop will serve as a centralized hub for the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC), facilitating requests for various certifications including bar membership, bar ratings, good standing (indicating no pending cases), verification, and bar examinations abroad. Moreover, it will handle administrative cases and complaints against lawyers.
During the “bar season,” extra windows will be added to accommodate the influx of bar applicants and candidates.
“The SC One-Stop Shop is in line with the Supreme Court’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI), prioritizing Efficiency, Innovation, and Access by consolidating frontline services, digitizing processes, and addressing public concerns in a single location,” stated the SC.
(el Amigo/MNM)
