Judicial notification procedures

Judicial notification procedures

You may receive a notification letter from the court and feel anxious or confused: What does it mean? What does it entail? Should I come immediately?

The truth is that judicial notification is the step that officially informs you of the existence of a lawsuit or judicial procedure related to you, and from it the regulatory deadlines begin and the rest of the procedures are built.

This is why the Sharia litigation system has carefully regulated the notification procedures, ensuring that the parties are aware of the case and that justice is served for all. 

Understanding the notification mechanism, how it is done, and when it is considered correct helps you act with confidence, protect your rights, and avoid any legal effects that may result from ignoring the notification or delaying dealing with it.

Don’t let the notification confuse you… 

Through the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid, you can communicate with a specialized lawyer who will review your case, explain your legal position, and determine the appropriate legal step before the deadlines are too late.

What is the judicial reporting system?

Reporting is informing a natural or legal person of the existence of a lawsuit filed against him or any judicial procedure related to him, whether this person is a defendant, witness, expert, or executor against him.

Notification is considered one of the judicial procedures taken by the court examining the case, whether it is to inform the plaintiff to attend the session, initiate enforcement proceedings against him, or inform the witness to attend to perform his testimony.

The purpose of judicial notification

• Enabling the defendant to defend his rights.
• Achieving equality and equal opportunities between the parties to the lawsuit.
• The defendant shall receive a fair and impartial trial.

What are the reporting requirements?

• Notification must be made during official business hours.
• The judicial notification form must contain two copies and include the following data:
  • The subject of the notification, its date, and the time at which it was made.
  • The full name of the reporting applicant or his representative, ID number, job, place of residence and place of work.
  • The defendant’s full name and ID number, job, place of residence, and if he does not know his current place of residence, his last place of residence will be written.
  • Name of the bailiff and the court in which he works.
  • The name of the person to whom a copy of the notification paper was delivered, his capacity, his signature on the original paper, or proof of his refusal and the reason for it.
  • Signature of the minutes on both copies of the notification.

How is the defendant informed?

Article 11 of the Sharia Procedures System stipulates the methods of judicial notification of the defendant, which are as follows:

• Notification shall be made at the defendant’s place of residence by bailiffs based on an order from the judge or a request from the opponent or the court administration.
• Notification may be made via electronic means.
• Reporting may be done through the assistance of the private sector.
• Reporting through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if the person is outside Saudi Arabia.

When is the judicial notification completed?

When is the judicial notification completed?

He shall attend the judicial notification procedure in accordance with Article 12 of the Law at the following times:

• Before sunrise and after sunset.
• Public holidays.

Exceptions to judicial notification times

• Reporting may be made at any time if the following two conditions are met:
  • Reporting should be done in cases of necessity.
  • Obtain written permission from the judge.
• Notification may be made at any time if it is via electronic means.

Maintain your legal rights easily…

Whether the notification is paper or electronic via Najiz, the competent lawyer from the office of Lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid explains to you the legal deadlines, the necessary procedures, and how to fully protect your rights.

What are the controls for judicial notification by electronic means?

Article 13 of the system specifies a number of controls that must be taken into account when reporting electronically, which are:

• Electronic notification must be done using one of the following means:
  • Text messages sent via a verified mobile phone.
  • Email.
  • Accounts registered with any of the government’s automated systems.
• Electronic notification must include the following data:
  • The ID number of the person to be notified.
  • Case number and location.
  • An electronic copy of the lawsuit document or an electronic link to access it.

How can I verify a judicial report?

The beneficiary can verify that the notification received from the judicial notification services is complete by following the following steps:

• Log in to the Najiz platform with the unified national access account.
• From electronic services, choose “verification services”
• Log in to the service “Verify fair notification”
• Click “Submit a new application”
• Fill in the required data (order number/notification method/mobile number or email)
• Click “Check”

Judicial notification procedures in the Saudi Sharia litigation system

Judicial notification is an important step that cannot be ignored, and legal advice through the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid guarantees you the correct handling of every notice or judicial appointment, and helps you make regulatory decisions with confidence.

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