Katarungang Pambarangay

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE IN THE

KATARUNGAN PAMBARANGAY LAW?
1. While the dispute is under mediation conciliation or arbitration,
the prescriptive periods for offenses and cause of action under existing laws shall
be interrupted upon filing of the complaint with the Punong Barangay

2. Prescriptive periods shall resume upon receipt by the complainant

of the complaint or the certificate of repudiation or of the certification to file action
filed by the Lupon or Pangkat secretary

3. Provided however, that such interruption shall not exceed 60 days from the filing of
the complaint with the Punong Barangay

WHAT ARE THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE?

1. Where the accused is under detention
2. Where a person has been otherwise deprived of personal liberty calling for habeas
corpus proceedings
3. Where actions are coupled with provisional remedies

4. Where the action may be barred by the statute of limitations

WHEN ARE AMICABLE SETTLEMENTS NOT

ALLOWED?
1. Where one party is the government or any subdivision or instrumentality
thereof

2. Where one party is a public officer or employee and the dispute relates to the
performance of his official functions

3. Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year or fine exceeding

P5000

4. Offenses where there is no private offended party

5. Where the dispute involves real properties located in different cities or
municipalities

6. Disputes involving parties who reside in different barangays, cities or municipalities

7. Other cases which the President may determine in the interest of justice or upon
the recommendation of the Secretary of Justic