JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS

IN CRIMINAL CASES

1. Exclusive original jurisdiction over all violations of city or

municipal ordinances committed within their respective territorial
jurisdiction

2. Exclusive original jurisdiction over all offenses punishable wit

h imprisonment not exceeding 6 years, regardless of the fine or
other accessory penalties and civil liability

3. Offenses involving damage to property through criminal

negligence

4. In cases where the only penalty provided by law is a fine, it has

exclusive jurisdiction over offenses punishable by a fine not
exceeding P4000

5. In election offenses, cases involving failure to register or failure to

vote

6. Special jurisdiction to hear and decide petitioners for a writ of

habeas corpus or application for bail in the province or city where the
RTC judge is absent

7. Cases involving BP 22—Bouncing Checks Law