COURT SETTING

Social Worker in Courts

 OUTLINE
• Overview of your assigned setting
• Clientele category
• Interventions, social services and/or programs,
strategies
• Role/s of Social Worker
• Agency existed in Northern Mindanao
 OVERVIEW

COURT
a person or body of persons having
judicial authority to hear and resolve
disputes in civil, criminal,
ecclesiastical, or military cases. The
word court, which originally meant
simply an enclosed place, also
denotes the chamber, hall, building, or
other place where judicial
proceedings are held.
 OVERVIEW

COURT SOCIAL WORKER

who perform community safety or
offender assessments; provide
forensic evaluations, custody and
guardianship recommendations,
mediation or parent coordination, or
expert testimony in civil or criminal
matters; or work in the areas of
corrections, law enforcement, or
probation/parole.
CLIENTELE CATEGORY

Divorce, custody, domestic violence, child

abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency,
drunk driving, guardianship, elder possession,
and court-ordered monitoring of life
offenders involve individuals with medical,
psychological, and social problems.

Needs and Issues

• Rehabilitation and reintegration into society
• Access to counseling and therapy
• Legal advocacy and representation
• Support for basic needs
 Interventions, social services and/or
programs, strategies
• LEGAL ASSISTANCE ADVICE & OPINIONS
Parties may also seek assistance from the public attorney's
office (PAO), which provide free legal advice. Partners may
inquire from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), the
official organization of all Philippine practicing lawyers.
• PROBLEM SOLVING COURTS
Courts developed to address domestic violence, drug
abuse, faily matters, mental illness, quality of life, crimes
such as shoplifting and vandalism, and so forth. They all
have service coordination as a core feature of their
operation. Service coordination begins early in the
process, often post-arrest, to determine eligibility for
programs and the need for prompt, specialized services.
 Interventions, social services and/or
programs, strategies
• The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006
(Republic Act No. 9344)
Emphasizes restorative justice for children in conflict
with the law (CICL). It outlines diversion programs,
rehabilitation, and reintegration strategies, with social
workers playing a key role in their implementation.

• The Family Court Act of 1997 (Republic Act No.

8369)
Mandates the involvement of social workers in
family courts to assist in cases like custody disputes,
adoption, and domestic violence, ensuring the
welfare of children and families.
ROLE OF COURT SOCIAL WORKER
The primary role of a court social worker is
to assist the courts in making decisions
that are in the best interest of the child or
individual involved in a legal case. They
help the courts by conducting social
investigations and assessments, providing
recommendations, and monitoring court
orders to ensure compliance. They also
provide counseling and support services
to individuals and families who are dealing
with legal issues.
 ROLE OF COURT SOCIAL WORKER
Court Assessment: Court social workers conduct assessments of
individuals involved in court cases, including children, adults, and families.
These assessments help the court to make informed decisions about
custody, visitation, and other matters related to family law
Counseling and Support: Court social workers provide counseling and
support services to individuals and families who are going through legal
proceedings. They offer emotional support, guidance, and referrals to
other services as needed.
Case Management: Court social workers help to manage the cases of
individuals and families who are involved in the legal system. They work
closely with attorneys, judges, and other professionals to ensure that the
needs of their clients are being met.
 ROLE OF COURT SOCIAL WORKER
Advocacy: Court social workers advocate for the rights and best interests
of their clients, particularly those who are vulnerable or marginalized.
They work to ensure that their clients receive fair treatment and access to
resources and services.
Community Outreach: Court social workers also engage in community
outreach and education activities to raise awareness of legal issues and
provide information about available services and resources. They work to
strengthen relationships between the court system and the communities
it serves.
AGENCY EXISTED IN NORTHERN MINDANAO

CAGAYAN DE ORO HALL OF

JUSTICE ( REGIONAL TRIAL COURT,
BRANCH 25 )
AGENCY EXISTED IN NORTHERN MINDANAO

INITAO REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

Branch 44
AGENCY EXISTED IN NORTHERN MINDANAO

BUKIDNON, Regional Trial Court

Branch 10, Malaybalay City
AGENCY EXISTED IN NORTHERN MINDANAO

Regional Trial Court (RTC)

Branch 26, Medina
Courts existed in
Northern Mindanao
• Cagayan De Oro - Court of Appeals Mindanao
• Initao Misamis Oriental- Regional Trial Court
• Iligan City - Hall of Justice
• Ozamis City - Hall of Justice
• Malaybalay City, Manolo - 2nd Municipal Circuit Trial Court
• Malaybalay City, Bukidnon- Regional Trial Court Branch 9
• Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte - Supreme Court
• Malaybalay City, San Victores St. - Hall of Justice
• Salay - Binuangan - Municipal Circuit Court
• Kauswagan, Lanao Del Norte - Municipal Trial Court
• Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental - Municipal Trial Court MTCC Judge Brance II
• Kolambogan, Lanao Del Norte- Municipal Trial Court
• Valencia City, Bukidnon - Municipal Trial Court in Cities
• Impasugong- Sumilao - 3rd Municipal Circuit Trial Court
• Molave, Zamboanga City - Municipal Trial Court
• Butuan Ciry, Agusan - Municipal Trial Court department
• Marawi CIty, Lanao- Regional Trial Court Brance 10
• Tangub City, Misamis Occidental - Regional Trial Court of Tangub
• Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur- Regional Trial Court Branch 30
• Cabadbaran City, Agusan Del Norte - Regional Trial Court Branch 34
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