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Santos vs. Sheriff IV Leano Jr., etc.

AUGUSTO V. SANTOS, COMPLAINANT, VS. SHERIFF IV ANTONIO V. LEAÑO, JR., SHERIFF III BENJIE E. LACSINA, SHERIFF III ALVIN S. PINEDA, RESPONDENTS.

A.M. No. P-16-3419 (Formerly OCAIPI No. 11-3648-P) | 2016-02-23

R E S O L U T I O N
 
PER CURIAM:
 
In the dispensation of justice, sheriffs are considered the "grassroots of our judicial machinery"[1] since their duties and functions inevitably place them in close contact with litigants. The performance of their duties often shapes the public's perception of the judiciary. As such, sheriffs are expected to perform their duties honestly and efficiently. This court does not tolerate any misconduct that diminishes the image and integrity of the judiciary.

On April 15, 2011, Augusto V. Santos (Santos) filed a Verified Complaint-Affidavit[2] before the Office of the Court Administrator...