Family courts have original and exclusive jurisdiction over criminal cases:
1. Where an accused or victim is a minor at the time of the commission of the offense
2. Against minors charged under the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165)
3. Involving violations of RA 7610 (Anti-Child Abuse Act), as amended by RA 7658
4. RA 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003)
5. Involving domestic violence against women and children under RA 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004)
6. Involving child pornography (RA 9775, 2009)
Source: Criminal Procedure by Diosdado Peralta, Handbook for Judges
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