Key Updates to the Civil Procedure Code: What You Need to Know for 2025
INTRODUCTION
Recently, amendments have been made to the Civil Procedure Code. With this overview, we aim to present the changes introduced.
1.??? The scope of cases to be heard by civil courts has been expanded
If a notary refuses to ratify your transaction or issue a certificate of inheritance rights, and you wish to appeal this decision, starting January 1, 2025, the claim must be submitted to a civil court.
If you have an employment dispute related to public services—for instance, as a public sector employee engaged in a labor dispute with your employer—starting January 1, 2025, the claim must also be submitted to a civil court.
2.??? New methods of judicial notification have been added
From now on, the court may notify you by phone calls, SMS messages, or email. These will be considered appropriate notifications.
3.??? A new procedure for submitting court expenses has been established
If you have a court case and also want to request your legal costs, you must submit this request to the court. Be careful, as unlike before, when you could inform the court verbally, now the request must be submitted in writing.
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4.??? The possibility of performing procedural actions in a suspended case has been established
If you have a case that has been suspended, normally no procedural actions are taken during its suspension period. However, from now on, the court may conduct hearings in suspended cases in certain circumstances. For example, if you file a motion to recuse the judge, believing that the case should be heard by another judge, or if you seek provisional measures to seize the property of another person, or if an expert is appointed and it is necessary to carry out certain actions.
5.??? Special regulations on time limits for filing claims related to procurement dispute.?
If you are involved in a procurement dispute, such as not being recognized as the winner of a public tender, note that such cases are subject to a statute of limitations for filing claims. Failure to adhere to this time limit may result in the court dismissing your claim upon the opposing party's motion.
Under the current regulations, the opposing party has up to five days to submit a request regarding the statute of limitations.
6.??? The deadline for the entry into force of the judicial act on reconciliation issued by the Court of Appeal has been established from the moment of its publication
?From now on, if you are involved in a case being heard in an appellate court and wish to reach a reconciliation agreement, know that it will take effect immediately, unlike before when you had to wait for a month.
7.??? Errors in cassation complaints
If you have filed a cassation complaint that contains errors (for example, required supporting documents are missing), the Cassation Court’s office may inform you and grant a three-day period to correct these deficiencies. If you fail to correct them within the given period, the court will return your complaint. Thus, you are now given an additional opportunity to fix any error in your submitted documents.
The lawyers at Andersen Legal have extensive experience in civil litigation and are ready to assist you in these processes.
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