Manila Bulletin
Caloocan City courts closed due to COVID-19 lockdown
The Caloocan City judicial complex has been placed under an indefinite lockdown following a COVID-19 case among its staff, with all physical court proceedings suspended.
Executive Judge Victoriano Cabanos ordered the Regional Trial Court (RTC) and Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) to remain physically closed until further notice.
Electronic filing and videoconferencing hearings, as per Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 39-2020, will continue to be observed.
This lockdown was initiated after the judicial complex was temporarily closed for disinfection when a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 via rapid test.
The City Prosecutor's Office (OCP) of Quezon and Valenzuela cities have been designated to handle inquest cases within Caloocan City's jurisdiction.
The decision to implement the lockdown was driven by fears of further infection spread, especially given the high volume of daily inquest proceedings in Caloocan City.
Prosecutors are considering undergoing swab tests if further tests confirm COVID-19 cases among those initially testing positive with rapid tests.
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