Rule 139-B Blueprint

A.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES
National Grievance Investigators

To investigate all complaints against members of the Integrated Bar, IBP Board of Governors
shall appoint from among IBP members:
a. An investigator; OR
b. when special circumstances so warrant, a panel of three (3) investigators to investigate the
complaint,
Procedure Proper:
1. The proper IBP Chapter may assist the complainant(s) in the preparation and filing of his
complaint(s).
2. If the complaint appears to be If the complaint does not merit action; OR

meritorious If the answer shows to the satisfaction of the
Investigator that the complaint is not
meritorious
The Investigator shall direct that a copy thereof be May be DISMISSED by the Board of Governors
served upon the respondent, requiring him to upon his recommendation.
answer the same within fifteen (15) days from the
date of service. A copy of the resolution of dismissal shall be
furnished the complainant and the Supreme Court
The answer shall be verified. The original and five which may review the case motu propio or upon
(5) legible copies of the answer shall be filed with timely appeal of the complainant filed within 15
the Investigator, with proof of service of a copy days from notice of the dismissal of the
thereof on the complainant or his counsel. complainant.
3. The IBP Board of Governors shall appoint a suitable member of the Integrated Bar as
counsel to assist the complainant of the respondent during the investigation in case of
need for such assistance.
4. Upon joinder of issues or upon failure of the respondent to answer, the Investigator shall,
with deliberate speed, proceed with the investigation of the case.
5. The Investigator shall terminate the investigation within three (3) months from the date
of its commencement, unless extended for good cause by the Board of Governors upon
prior application.
6. Not later than thirty (30) days from the termination of the investigation, the Investigator
shall submit a report containing his findings of fact and recommendations to the IBP
Board of Governors, together with the stenographic notes and the transcript thereof, and
all the evidence presented during the investigation.
7. Every case heard by an investigator shall be reviewed by the IBP Board of Governors
upon the record and evidence transmitted to it by the Investigator with his report. The
decision of the Board upon such review shall be in writing and shall clearly and distinctly
state the facts and the reasons on which it is based. It shall be promulgated within a
period not exceeding thirty (30) days from the next meeting of the Board following the
submittal of the Investigator's Report.
If the Board, by the vote of a majority of its total membership, determines that the
respondent should be suspended from the practice of law or disbarred, it shall issue a
resolution setting forth its findings and recommendations which, together with the whole
record of the case, shall forthwith be transmitted to the Supreme Court for final action.
8. If the Board, by the vote of a If the respondent is exonerated by the

majority of its total membership, Board or the disciplinary sanction imposed
determines that the respondent by it is less than suspension or disbarment
should be suspended from the (such as admonition, reprimand, or fine)
practice of law or disbarred
it shall issue a resolution setting forth its it shall issue a decision exonerating
findings and recommendations which, together respondent or imposing such sanction.
with the whole record of the case, shall
forthwith be transmitted to the Supreme Court The case shall be deemed terminated unless
for final action. upon petition of the complainant or other
interested party filed with the Supreme Court
within fifteen (15) days from notice of the
Board's resolution, the Supreme Court orders
otherwise.
9. Notice of the resolution or decision of the Board shall be given to all parties through their
counsel. A copy of the same shall be transmitted to the Supreme Court.

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A.

PROCEEDINGS IN THE INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES

National Grievance Investigators

2. If the complaint appears to be If the complaint does not merit action; OR

8. If the Board, by the vote of a If the respondent is exonerated by the

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