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Student Judicial Council

Upholding Justice & Fair Process

Meet the Judicial Officers

Get to know the dedicated leaders who serve as the Judicial Council of the University Student Council.

Ryza S. Torres

Ryza S. Torres

Chief Judge
3rd Year
Mark Bernard A. Gomez

Mark Bernard A. Gomez

Deputy Judge
3rd Year
Aaron Dave L. Peralta

Aaron Dave L. Peralta

Student Judge
Graduating
AJ-Aira D. Mendoza

AJ-Aira D. Mendoza

Student Judge
3rd Year
Roel Jr. M. Evangelista

Roel Jr. M. Evangelista

Student Judge
3rd Year
Michaella DC. Miclat

Michaella DC. Miclat

Student Judge
3rd Year

THE STUDENT JUDICIAL COUNCIL

The Student Judicial Council (SJC) holds judicial power within BSAU, tasked with resolving complaints on rule violations, USC regulations, and student misconduct, as well as addressing grave abuse of discretion by USC bodies. It prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment, aiming to restore peace and support student growth.

The SJC is composed of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC-Supreme)—six Student Judges led by a Chief Judge, handling appeals and significant cases—and the Local Judicial Councils (SJC-Local), composed of three judges per campus or institute, managing routine disciplinary cases. Judges serve for the duration of their student tenure. Appointments are made by the USC President from a shortlist screened by the Judicial Board (Senate President, an Executive representative, and campus governors). The SJC-Supreme also has authority to remove SJC-Local members through administrative proceedings.

SJC Structure & Departments

The Student Judicial Council operates through two main levels of judicial authority, each with specific responsibilities and jurisdiction.

Supreme Judicial Council (SJC-Supreme)

Six Student Judges led by a Chief Judge

  • • Handles appeals and significant cases
  • • Final authority on judicial matters
  • • Oversees Local Judicial Councils
  • • Manages administrative proceedings
  • • Constitutional interpretation

Local Judicial Councils (SJC-Local)

Three judges per campus or institute

  • • Manages routine disciplinary cases
  • • First-instance hearings
  • • Campus-specific matters
  • • Preliminary investigations
  • • Local policy enforcement

Judicial Board (Appointment Authority)

Screens and recommends judicial appointments

  • • Senate President (Chair)
  • • Executive Council Representative
  • • Campus Governors
  • • Reviews judicial candidates
  • • Maintains judicial standards

Seek Justice & Fair Resolution

Need to file a complaint or appeal a decision? Contact the Judicial Council