Motion For Determination of Probable Cause

Republic of the Philippines
[Region]
[COURT]
[City], [Branch No.]
PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,
Criminal Case No. ________
- versus - For: ___________________
[NAME] ______________,
Accused.
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MOTION FOR JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE

(WITH PRAYER TO DISMISS THE CASE) [NOTE: Prayer to dismiss the case is optional
for this motion)
Accused __________________________________ [NAME/S OF ACCUSED], by

undersigned counsel/s, most respectfully move that this Honorable Court conduct a
determination of probable cause pursuant to Article III, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution and in
support thereof state the following:
PREFATORY
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______ [Provide a summary of the points to be raised in the motion].
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________ [Provide a discussion tackling the grounds for the
motion in numbered paragraphs, in clear and concise language, tackling one point per
numbered paragraph].
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
___________ [State ground for
the motion]
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4. ___________________________________________________________________________
motion stated above in clear and concise language, providing the specific factual
circumstances, pieces of evidence, and provisions of laws applicable. Tackle one point per
numbered paragraph only].
5. ___________________________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
the motion]
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8. ___________________________________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
the motion]
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10. ___________________________________________________________________________
11. ___________________________________________________________________________
12. ___________________________________________________________________________
EVIDENCE FOR [STATE NAME OF ACCUSED]

13. ___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________ [Provide a discussion tackling the evidence presented
against the accused and why it should be the basis for granting the motion. Tackle one
piece of evidence per numbered paragraph, or include a sub-enumeration for each piece of
evidence to be tackled. Provide headings when proper].
14. ___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________ [Provide a discussion tackling the evidence presented
against the accused and why it should be the basis for granting the motion. Tackle one
piece of evidence per numbered paragraph, or include a sub-enumeration for each piece of
evidence to be tackled. Provide headings when proper].
15. ___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ [Provide a discussion tackling the evidence
presented against the accused and why it should be the basis for granting the motion.
Tackle one piece of evidence per numbered paragraph, or include a sub-enumeration for
each piece of evidence to be tackled. Provide headings when proper].
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
the motion]
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16. ___________________________________________________________________________
17. ___________________________________________________________________________
18. ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
the motion]
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19. ___________________________________________________________________________
20. ___________________________________________________________________________
21. ___________________________________________________________________________
22. ___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________ [When all matters and grounds have been discussed,
provide a conclusion summarizing the discussions provided above and why the motion
should be granted].
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, premises considered, in the interest of justice and to uphold the rule of
law, accused ____________________________________ [STATE NAME/S OF ACCUSED] pray
for a juridical determination of probable cause and/or for the outright dismissal of this case.
Other forms of relief that are just and equitable under the premises are also prayed for.
[CITY] ___________; [DATE] _________________________.
[SIGNATURE]
[NAME OF COUNSEL] ___________
Counsel for Plaintiff
[ADDRESS] ______________
IBP Lifetime No. ____________; [CITY] _____________
PTR No. _______________; [DATE], [CITY]
Roll of Attorney No. _______________________
MCLE Compliance No. ____________________
REQUEST FOR & NOTICE OF HEARING
THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

[COURT] ____________
[BRANCH] ____________, [CITY] __________________
Please submit the foregoing Motion to the Court for its consideration and approval
immediately upon receipt hereof and kindly include the same in the court’s calendar for hearing
on Friday, [DATE] at [TIME] in the [MORNING/AFTERNOON].
[NAME] _____________________
[ADDRESS] _____________________________
Please take notice that counsel has requested to be heard on Friday, [DATE] at [TIME] in
the [MORNING/AFTERNOON].
[SIGNATURE]
[NAME] _________
Counsel for Plaintiff
[ADDRESS] ___________________
Copy furnished through personal service:
[NAME OF COUNSEL] __________________

Counsel for the Defendant
[FIRM NAME] _______________
[ADDRESS] ________________
[USE THE FOLLOWING IF SERVICE IS NOT MADE PERSONALLY]
Copy furnished through registered mail:

[NAME OF COUNSEL] __________________
Counsel for the Defendant
[FIRM NAME] _______________
[ADDRESS] ________________
Registry Receipt No. ________
Post Office ________________
Date _____________________
EXPLANATION
The foregoing [DESIGNATION OF PLEADING, MOTION, ETC] _______________and its

attachment were served on [NAME OF COUNSEL] ________________ by registered mail instead
of personal service as counsel for petitioner [STATE REASON] ___________________.
[SIGNATURE]
[NAME] _________________
Republic of the Philippines )

City of _______________ ) s.s.
AFFIDAVIT
I, [NAME] ____________ , a messenger of [NAME OF COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF], with

office address at [ADDRESS] __________________, after being duly sworn, deposes and states:
That on [DATE] ______________________, I served a copy of the following

pleadings/papers by registered mail in accordance with Section 10, Rule 13 of the Rules of Court:
Nature of Pleading/Paper
[STATE PLEADING/PAPER SENT]
________________________
in Case No. [CASE NUMBER] _________________ entitled [TITLE OF CASE]
____________________ by depositing a copy in the post office in a sealed envelope, plainly
addressed to [NAME OF PARTY/ATTORNEY] _______________ at _______________ with
postage fully paid, as evidenced by Registry Receipt No. _____________________ attached and
with instructions to the post master to return the mail to sender after ten (10) days if
undelivered.
TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Affidavit on [DATE]

________________, in the City of [CITY] _____________, Philippines.
[SIGNATURE]
[NAME] __________
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me in the City of _______________ on this day of

[MONTH AND YEAR]_________________, affiant exhibiting before me his Government Issued ID
no. _______________ issued on [DATE}__________________ at [PLACE OF
ISSUANCE]_____________________.
[SIGNATURE]
[NAME]_______
Notary Public
Until [DATE]__________________
PTR No. [NUMBER] ____________
Issued at [PLACE]______________
On [DATE] ___________________
Doc. No.
Page No.
Book No.
Series of [YEAR] ___________.

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Republic of the Philippines

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

MOTION FOR JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE

Accused __________________________________ [NAME/S OF ACCUSED], by

EVIDENCE FOR [STATE NAME OF ACCUSED]

[CITY] _; [DATE] _______________.

REQUEST FOR & NOTICE OF HEARING

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Copy furnished through personal service:

[NAME OF COUNSEL] __________________

[USE THE FOLLOWING IF SERVICE IS NOT MADE PERSONALLY]

Copy furnished through registered mail:

The foregoing [DESIGNATION OF PLEADING, MOTION, ETC] _______________and its

Republic of the Philippines )

I, [NAME] ____________ , a messenger of [NAME OF COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF], with

That on [DATE] ______________________, I served a copy of the following

TO THE TRUTH OF THE FOREGOING, I have signed this Affidavit on [DATE]

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me in the City of _______________ on this day of

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