The Katarungang Pambarangay

Question 1

What is the Concept of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP)

Answer 1

Justice administered in the barangay level. It is a system of amicably settling disputes among families in barangay levels without judicial recourse

Question 2

Objectives of KP

Answer 2

1. Promote speed administration of justice
2. Perpetuate the time-honored tradition of settling disputes amincably for the maintenance of peace and order
3. Implement the Constitutional mandate, preserce and develop Filipino culture
4. Relieve the courts of decket congestion and thereby enhance the quality of justice dispensation

Question 3

Salient Features of the KP

1. It makes barangay
2. Parties may not

Answer 3

1. It makes barangay settlement a PRE-REQUISITE to the bringing of suit to the regular courts of justice.
2. Parties may not be represented by counsel or any one else

Question 4

Sec. 412, RA 7160

Answer 4

“No complaint, petition, action, or proceeding involving any matter within the authority of the Lupon shall be filled for adjudication, unless there be been confrontation between parties before the Lupin Chairman or the Pangket and that no conciliation or settlement has been reached as certified by the Lupon or Pangkat Chairman unless the settlement has been repudiated by the parties thereto”

Question 5

Composition and consititution of the LT

Answer 5

1. punong barangay - chairman
2. ten to twenty members