iii. Criminal Cases

Period to appeal

Solicitor General as Counsel for the People and Government Officials Sued in their Official Capacity

Modes of appeal with respect to criminal cases:

• Notice of Appeal pursuant to Sections 3(a) and 6, Rule 122 of the Rules of Court¹ to the CTA in Division with respect to an appeal from criminal cases decided by the RTC in the exercise of its original jurisdiction
• Petition for Review under Rule 43² to the CTA En Banc with respect to criminal cases decided by the CTA in Division, whether in the exercise of its original or appellate jurisdiction
• Petition for Review under Rule 43 to the CTA in Division with respect to criminal cases decided by the RTC in the exercise of its appellate jurisdiction. (Sec. 9, Rule 9,A.M. No. 05- 11-07-CTA³)
• For each of these three modes, the period to appeal is 15 days from receipt of the decision or final order. The CTA may, for good cause, extend the period for filing a petition for review with the CTA En Banc by up to 15 days.

The Solicitor General shall represent the People and government officials sued in their official capacity in all cases brought to the CTA in the exercise of its appellate jurisdiction.