RA 8978 Section 12

Special Prosecutors.

Section 12

SEC. 12. Special Prosecutors. - Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justice shall designate a special prosecutor to whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the PA shall be assigned. Such special prosecutor shall coordinate with the PAMB and the PASu in the performance of his/her duties and assist in the training of wardens and rangers in arrest and criminal procedure. The PAMB may appoint a special private prosecutor on a case-to-case basis to assist the public prosecutor in the enforcement of protected area laws.

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