Civil Procedure Code at Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, civil procedure is primarily governed by the Law of Civil Procedures, issued by Royal Decree No. M/1 on November 25, 2013. This law outlines the procedural framework for civil litigation in the Kingdom. (Law of Civil Procedures, Saudi Arabia, WIPO Lex)
📘 Key Features of the Law of Civil Procedures
Jurisdiction and Court Structure: The law delineates the jurisdiction of various courts, including the General Courts and specialized courts, and establishes the procedural rules for initiating and conducting civil proceedings.
Initiation of Lawsuits: It specifies the methods for initiating lawsuits, including the filing of claims and the requirements for summons and notifications.
Pleadings and Evidence: The law sets out the rules for the submission of pleadings, the presentation of evidence, and the conduct of hearings.
Judgments and Appeals: It outlines the procedures for rendering judgments and the processes for appealing decisions to higher courts.
Execution of Judgments: The law provides mechanisms for the enforcement of judgments, including the seizure and sale of property.
⚖️ Court Structure in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's judicial system comprises several levels of courts:
General Courts: These courts handle most civil and criminal cases.
Specialized Courts: Including the Commercial Courts and the Administrative Courts, which deal with specific types of cases.
Board of Grievances: A specialized body that handles administrative disputes involving government entities.
📚 Accessing the Law of Civil Procedures
The full text of the Law of Civil Procedures is available in Arabic. An English translation is provided by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Lex: (Law of Civil Procedures, Saudi Arabia, WIPO Lex, Law of Civil Procedures, Саудовская Аравия, WIPO Lex)
👉 Law of Civil Procedures – WIPO Lex
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