Section 36Sec./Art. 36

Special Prosecutors and Counsels. - The Department of Justice, upon recommendation of the TPAMB, shall designate special prosecutors from among the state and public prosecutors to do preliminary investigation and prosecute violations of this Act, other laws, rules and regulations within the TRNP. Such special prosecutors shall coordinate with the TPAMB and the TMO in the performance of his/her duties and assist in the training of wardens and rangers in arrest and criminal procedure. The TPAMB shall periodically submit an evaluation of the performance of the designated special prosecutors to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The TPAMB may retain the services of a competent lawyer to prosecute and/or assist in the prosecution of cases under the direct control and supervision of the regular or special prosecutor and to defend the members of the TPAMB, the PASu and the TMO staff, or person assisting in the protection, conservation and sustainable development of the TRNP, against any legal action Telated to their powers, functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as delegated or tasked by the TPAMB.