FAQS

The plaintiff may file the lawsuit in one of the civil courts of the Kingdom. Article 36, Paragraph (2) of the Law of Sharia Proceedings

The jurisdiction is determined by the majority’s place of residence, and in the case of equality, the plaintiff has the option to file the lawsuit before any court within whose jurisdiction one of them resides. This is stated in Article 36 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

Yes, if the case is ready for judgment and the plaintiff did not attend while the defendant attended and requested not to dismiss the lawsuit and to issue a judgment in it. This is stated in Article 56, paragraph 1 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

Yes, they are allowed to do so within the prescribed legal period, except for financial lawsuits that do not accept objections. This is stated in Article 179 of the System of Islamic Litigation

If the defendant does not attend the first session and has not been notified, the hearing is adjourned to a later session. This is stated in Article 57 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

you can inquire about the dates of court sessions through the following link:

https://www.najiz.sa/

You have the right to file a motion of lack of territorial jurisdiction, and it must be submitted before any request or defense in the lawsuit, and the necessary procedures will be completed by the court. This is stated in Article 75 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

»The official date for holding court sessions is according to the Umm Al-Qura calendar. In case the sighting of the crescent differs from the Gregorian calendar, the Hijri calendar is to be considered. This is stated in Article 8 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

»The legal period for objecting to a judgment, except for urgent cases, is 30 days. However, in urgent cases, the period for objection is 10 days. This is stated in Article 187 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

Blackmail cases fall under the jurisdiction of criminal courts..

If the agent is not an heir, then the competent court is the general court. This is stated in Circular No. 1115/10/28 dated 10/28/1439 AH.

The competent court in this case is the general court. This is stated in Circular No. 1115/10/28 dated 10/28/1439 AH.

It is done through the mobile number registered in the Absher system.

You should choose the general court and select the specialized circuits at the end of the application.

The competent court in this case is the general court. This is stated in Circular No. 1115/10/28 dated 10/28/1439 AH.

The competent court in this case is the general court. This is stated in Circular No. 1115/10/28 dated 10/28/1439 AH.

The competent court in this case is the general court. This is stated in Circular No. 1115/10/28 dated 10/28/1439 AH

Yes, the court can reopen the door to litigation after it has been closed and before the judgment is pronounced for reasons determined by the court. This is stated in Article 69 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

Yes, the court has the right to cancel the dismissal of a lawsuit if the plaintiff presents an excuse that is acceptable to the court. This is stated in the Regulations (2) of Article (55) of the System of Islamic Litigation.

Yes, it is allowed to have multiple representatives in one lawsuit. This is stated in Article (49) of the Regulations (3) of the System of Islamic Litigation.

Yes, it is permissible if there is an agreement between the parties to specify the place of filing the lawsuit, and it will be heard in the designated country, unless otherwise agreed upon. This is stated in Paragraph (3) of Article (36) of the System of Islamic Litigation.

The defense memorandum should be submitted to the general court at least three days before the scheduled session to consider the lawsuit. This is stated in Article 45 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

In normal circumstances, the waiting period should be at least eight days from the date of notifying the parties of the lawsuit. This is stated in Article 44 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

Yes, you can submit an objection that includes correcting the original request or modifying its subject matter to address circumstances that have arisen or become apparent after the lawsuit was filed. This is stated in Article 83 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

Yes, it is permissible to suspend the lawsuit based on an agreement between the parties not to proceed with it for a period not exceeding six months from the date the court approves their agreement. This is stated in Article 86 of the System of Islamic Litigation.

You can request that the court in which your client resides be appointed to take the oath on their behalf through the registrar of the lawsuit. This is in accordance with Article (114) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

Arbitration awards that do not include dimensions or an area require new procedures to be followed according to the instructions of the arbitration award. This is in accordance with the Regulation (5) of Article (227) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

No, you do not need a power of attorney from all of them.

This is in accordance with Regulation (1) of Article (228) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

You can file an urgent lawsuit to stop the new construction. The following conditions must be met for a request to stop new construction:

1. A) The construction must have started but not yet been completed.
2. B) The construction started by the defendant must be harmful to the plaintiff.

This is in accordance with Regulation (2) of Article (210) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

You can file an urgent lawsuit with the competent court to prevent your opponent from travelling. The judge will issue a ban order if there are reasons to believe that the defendant’s travel is likely to endanger the plaintiff’s right or delay its performance. The plaintiff is required to provide a security deposit determined by the judge to compensate the defendant in case it is found that the plaintiff is not justified in their claim.

This is in accordance with Article 208 of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

No, the parties cannot object by requesting an appeal or review of the settlement or reconciliation they have agreed upon after signing it in the lawsuit minutes.

This is in accordance with Regulation (3) of Article (70) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

If the judge verifies that the arbitration award has expired, then the title deed will be registered in the name of the current owner.

This is in accordance with the decision of the General Assembly of the Supreme Court No. (20/M) issued on 28/4/1436 AH.

No, it is not permissible to appoint someone to take an oath on your behalf as it is a personal undertaking that cannot be carried out by anyone else except the person to whom the obligation relates.

This is in accordance with Paragraph (1) of Article (113) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

Yes, you need to appeal the judgment to the Court of Appeal.

This is in accordance with Paragraph (4) of Article (185) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

The original copy of the judgment is kept in the case file, but you are entitled to receive a certified copy stamped with the seal of the court.

This is in accordance with Article (17) of the Regulations on Judicial Documents.

Yes, you have the right to do so.

This is in accordance with Paragraph (5) of Article (3) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

Yes, the court may consider the dispute or confirmation of the settlement if both parties attend and request it, if possible.

This is in accordance with Article (48) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

Yes, the court may suspend your services if you refuse to attend the hearing.

This is in accordance with Paragraph (5) of Article (17) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

No, it is not necessary to do so.

This is in accordance with Paragraph (3) of Article (231) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

Yes, the judge is allowed to draw one or more inferences from the facts of the case or the discussion among the parties or witnesses to be the basis for his judgment.

This is in accordance with Article (156) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

The judgment document should be issued within a period not exceeding twenty days from the date of pronouncing the judgment.

This is in accordance with Paragraph (1) of Articles (166) and (179) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

There is no issue with that.

This is in accordance with the Regulations (3) of Article (228) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

If his power of attorney authorizes him to confess to what he admitted, then his confession is valid.

This is in accordance with Article (51) of the Law of Sharia Procedures.

If the notification is made electronically, it is permissible to do so at any time. This is in accordance with Regulation (1) of Article (72) of the Islamic Judiciary System.

Yes, the objector is allowed to do so. This is in accordance with Paragraph (6) of Article (188) of the Islamic Judiciary System.

Yes, it is permissible for the court to do so. This is in accordance with Regulation (3) of Article (73) of the Islamic Judiciary System.

The authority responsible for categorization and division of the land is the notary public. This is in accordance with Regulation (8) of Article (223) of the Islamic Judiciary System

The arbitration ruling cannot be issued except by the court that has territorial jurisdiction over the property. This is in accordance with Article (227) of the Islamic Judiciary System.

Yes, the court has the right to request the client’s presence to complete the litigation process. This is in accordance with Article (105) (53) of the Islamic Judiciary System.

Yes, judicial custody is considered an urgent lawsuit. This is in accordance with Article (206) of the Islamic Judiciary System.

The judge’s order to prevent interference or recover possession does not affect the original right and is not evidence of it. This is in accordance with Paragraph (1) of Article (209) of the Islamic Judiciary System

The court is allowed to not consider or exclude any document after determining the reason. This is in accordance with Article (154) of the Islamic Judiciary System.

The criminal court has jurisdiction over all criminal cases.

A “private right” is an interest that is recognized by Islamic law or a legal system for those who have suffered harm due to a crime or their heirs.

A private criminal lawsuit can be filed against the accused if they are eligible. If the accused is not eligible, the lawsuit can be filed by their guardian or custodian. If the accused does not have a guardian or custodian, the court where the criminal lawsuit is filed must appoint one.

No, you can still file a private criminal lawsuit and pursue it before the criminal court, by including the general lawsuit registration number or the preservation order issued by the Public Prosecution in the lawsuit file.

The victim and claimant must be informed in writing of the preservation of the case and the lawsuit, and a certified copy of it must be provided to them to be submitted to the competent court. This is in accordance with Article (124-64) of the Criminal Procedures System

It is a punishment that is issued under a legal system.

“Undefined punishment” or “discretionary punishment” is a penalty that is not specified in Islamic law or legal systems.

It is a judicial department in the criminal court, composed of three judges, specialized in hearing cases and violations governed by a system issued by royal decree.

They are individuals who search for perpetrators of crimes, arrest them, gather necessary information and evidence for investigation, and file charges against them. This is in accordance with Article (24) of the Criminal Procedures System.

The victim, or their legal representative or heirs, have the right to file a private criminal lawsuit related to their private rights before the competent court.

You can report the incident to the police and complete the initial investigation procedures, including gathering necessary information and clarifications. You also have the right to file a private criminal lawsuit related to fraud and deception before the criminal court, after submitting the general lawsuit registration number or the preservation order issued by the Public Prosecution.

You can follow up on your complaint with the police and complete the initial investigation procedures, including gathering necessary information and clarifications. You also have the right to file a lawsuit related to assault, insult, or verbal abuse before the criminal court, after submitting the general lawsuit registration number or the preservation order issued by the Public Prosecution.

The jurisdiction of the courts is determined by the location of the crime or the place where the defendant resides. If the defendant does not have a known residence, the jurisdiction is determined by the place where he was arrested. The Public Prosecution has the discretion to choose to file the public criminal lawsuit against the defendant in his place of residence or the place where the crime occurred, according to the public interest. (Article 130) of the Criminal Procedures System and its Executive Regulations.

Every defendant has the right to appoint a representative or lawyer to defend him during the investigation and trial stages.

Issuing a judicial order to detain the accused if his absence from attending the session is unjustified, or bringing him by force, is a discretionary matter for the judicial department, and its estimation is up to them. You can visit the judicial department and inquire about the issued judicial order number or confirm it through the Najiz.

The decision on whether the case is eligible for amnesty is within the jurisdiction of the entity that applies amnesty instructions, and each amnesty has its own instructions and the competent authority to apply it. In case the entity responsible for applying amnesty rejects the case’s eligibility for amnesty after it has been sent by the court, the court must continue to consider the case and issue a ruling.

Every prisoner has the right to submit a written or verbal complaint to the director of the prison or detention, and the responsible officer must accept it and notify it immediately to the member of the prosecution (the investigator) and provide the detainee with proof of receipt. (Article 39/) of the Criminal Procedures Law.

Notifications to detained or imprisoned persons are done through the director of the detention center or prison, or whoever acts on their behalf. 

Article 138 of the Law of Criminal Procedures

If ten days pass from filing the request without following up with the court, the request is cancelled.

You can submit an excuse for being unable to attend and request to change the hearing date through the Najiz on the Ministry of Justice website, and the court has the right to accept or reject the request

You can visit the division responsible for the case and submit a request for that, and they have the right to accept or reject the request, since the case is public and not private.

No criminal punishment may be imposed on any person except after proof of his guilt of an unlawful act, religiously or legally, after a trial conducted in accordance with Sharia law.

Article 3 of the Law of Criminal Procedures

The Public Prosecution has the discretion to determine the public interest in filing public charges and investigating the case, in terms of the check holder’s knowledge and intent, the reason for entitlement, and the date. The beneficiary or check holder who receives with ill intent a check with insufficient funds to cover its value shall be punished.

Article 118 of the Commercial Papers System.

Whoever with ill intent draws a check with no sufficient funds to cover it shall be punished by imprisonment for no more than three years and a fine not exceeding fifty thousand riyals, or either of these two punishments. The court may rule to publish the names of persons convicted.

The judicial chamber has the right to issue an order to detain the absent defendant who failed to attend the judicial hearing if his absence was not for an acceptable excuse. In other words, the defendant has been detained until the case against him is resolved

The defendant shall be released if he is detained under the jurisdiction of the judicial chamber to which the case was referred according to Article 123 of the Law of Criminal Procedures and before a judgment is issued imposing a prison sentence

The plaintiff’s abandonment of his claim shall have no effect on the general criminal action.

The court examining the right has the private right, unless the killing was intentional, in which case it is with the Borders and Retribution Department in the Criminal Court.

may submit a request to establish an acknowledgment of waiver of the private right with the competent judicial department in kind, in order to record it in the record, and to attach it to the original deed. Hence it is sent to the Administrative Governor for action to implement it.

Refer to what the judicial consideration decides according to the legal and legal aspect.

Any judgment issued by the Court of Appeal may be appealed in cassation in cases in which the Courts of Appeal exercised their jurisdiction stipulated in the Laws of Procedures and Criminal Procedures and their implementing regulations.

The execution of the penalty of travel ban outside the Kingdom begins from the date on which the judgment becomes final. If it is associated with a prison sentence, the execution begins from the date of release from prison, unless otherwise stated in the judgment.

Anyone who has been harmed as a result of the prolonged period of their imprisonment or detention beyond the prescribed period has the right to claim compensation before the court that heard the original lawsuit.

Article (215) of the Criminal Procedures Law.

No, it is not permissible for you to do so because the decision does not affect the validity of the judicial rulings issued before it becomes effective. Any of the parties may request a review of final rulings issued in criminal cases under the conditions specified in Article (204) of the Criminal Procedures Law.

The competent court is the one that heard the original lawsuit, according to Article (215) of the Criminal Procedures Law. The lawsuit should be filed against the responsible party or parties according to each party’s responsibility.

Judgments that have acquired finality are final judgments. They become final either by not being objected to within the legally specified period, or by being affirmed by the Supreme Court or issued by it, without violating the provisions of appeals to the Supreme Court.

The notification received does not impose any legal responsibility on the Ministry of Justice as it is merely a step taken before submitting the claim to the commercial courts.

It is a service that enables individuals and legal entities to notify other individuals or entities to perform a financial right that must be fulfilled, and its value is known, as a legal requirement, 15 days before filing a claim before the commercial courts. The service allows the beneficiary to access all notifications issued from their account and received from other entities

The authorized individual or their agent with a valid power of attorney that includes the right to litigate, defend, claim, and file lawsuits, provided that the remaining period of validity of the attached power of attorney is not less than one year at the end of the power of attorney period.

There is no legal requirement for the recipient to take any formal action in the Naqiz portal upon receiving a notification of a demand to perform a right. The notification is simply a required step before filing a claim in the commercial courts.

Multiple notification requests for the same demand to perform a right can be sent, but legally, they do not have any effect. The commercial lawsuit can be filed after 15 days from the first notification.

No, it cannot be used in such cases

Yes, it is possible to use the legal notification if the commercial registration is expired.

The minimum legal period between notifying a demand to perform a right and filing the claim is 15 days..

A notification of demand to perform a future financial right can be made, but it must be specific and have a known value..

The eviction process involves the eviction officer going to the property site on the day after five days from the date of notification of the execution order. The officer hands over the property to the authorized executor, who can use force to enter the property if necessary

Execution parties can access the Naqiz portal and obtain invoices. As for the execution applicant, they can obtain the payment reference number for the advertisement invoice. However, the executed party will only see the payment reference number for the invoice.

The percentages must be included in the court order, and if the execution is on real estate, it should be specified in the execution request.

A request can be made to the execution department to disclose the available financial amounts in the bank account.

A request should be made to the court to correct and interpret the court order, and after amending the court order, the execution request can be resubmitted.

The execution request can be submitted by a legal representative (agent).

The execution request can be submitted by a legal representative (agent).

The amount can be paid by using the SADAD payment service by entering the specific invoice number for the execution request, or by visiting the court to deposit the amount into its account.

No, it has not been cancelled, but it is subject to the judge’s discretionary power according to Article 83 of the Execution Law.

No, a separate execution request must be filed for past alimony and another one for future alimony.

The requester’s information (execution applicant) should be entered first, and then the agent’s information can be entered.

No, obtaining services from the alimony fund requires the beneficiary to submit a request to benefit from the services of the fund through the fund’s electronic platform. The beneficiary is required to complete declarations, execution bonds (promissory notes), and other requirements through the electronic platform.

According to Article (46) of the Enforcement Regulations of the Enforcement Law, the executed party may travel if it is proven by a medical report that they need medical treatment outside the Kingdom.

If the execution applicant waives part of the amount, they must acknowledge it and pay the agreed-upon amount.

The general rule is that only the execution applicant can grant a grace period. However, if there is a judicial interest in granting a grace period, the execution judge may issue a judgment to that effect, which is subject to objection procedures in accordance with Article (6) of the Enforcement Law.

Authorization to handle financial matters and related assets is prohibited for a person whose services have been suspended or has court orders against them, according to Paragraph (2) of Article (46) of the Enforcement Law.

The general rule is that visitation and custody orders should be enforced in the child’s place of residence as specified in the judicial order, in accordance with Article (4/4) of the Enforcement Law.

No, it is not possible. It is necessary to wait for the final judgment to be issued and become final and enforceable.

No, an execution applicant cannot go to “Mawaddah Association” with only a judgment document. It is necessary to submit an execution request first, and then request the enforcement judge to contact “Mawaddah Association” to benefit from their services.

The court that issued the visitation order is informed of the non-compliance with the visitation schedule, and the court takes appropriate action according to the enforcement system.

You can inquire about real estate deeds by accessing the Real Estate Exchange platform, provided that there is a representative acting on behalf of the company. Once the representative logs in, the properties of the establishment will appear. In case the deeds are old paper deeds, a ticket can be submitted through the Justice Contact Center 1950 to follow up on the matter.

An application to update the deeds must be submitted through the Najiz portal. It should be noted that updating real estate deeds is done at the first notary public office located in the north of Riyadh

The modification of the plan number should be done through the municipality of the region, and then the modification letter should be attached to the update request.

The Civil Affairs Department can be contacted to obtain a national ID number by providing the archive number. After obtaining the national ID number, the request can be submitted along with a copy of the national ID or a letter from the Civil Affairs Department certifying the ID number.

If a request to update a real estate title deed is rejected due to being outside the territorial jurisdiction, the applicant must submit a new request to the relevant Land Registry Office that has the territorial jurisdiction over the property. The new request must include all the required documents and information, and the applicant must follow the procedures and requirements set by that office.

If the update request is rejected, it must be resubmitted again.

Is it possible to issue a deed of gift for more than one person through the real estate exchange platform? 

• The lawsuit and requests excluded from judicial fees are:   1. Public criminal cases and disciplinary cases and related requests. 2. Personal status cases and related requests, except appeal requests and requests for reconsideration.  3. Cases and requests under the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman. 4. Cases and requests arising from the application of the provisions of the Bankruptcy System. 5. Cases and requests related to inheritance division cases, except cassation requests and requests for reconsideration. 6. Dismissals and related requests.

A private criminal lawsuit can be filed against the accused if they are eligible. If the accused is not eligible, the lawsuit can be filed by their guardian or custodian. If the accused does not have a guardian or custodian, the court where the criminal lawsuit is filed must appoint one.

An objection to the judicial fees can be made within 15 days from the date of notification to the beneficiary if the conditions stated in the executive regulations of the system are met.

The judicial fees for financial enforcement requests are estimated at 2% of the value of the claim, provided that these fees do not fall below SAR 500 or exceed SAR 10,000

The judicial fees for a lawsuit are estimated at 5% of the value less than SAR 100,000 of the claim

This can be done by submitting a petition for a lawsuit in the criminal court and selecting the classification of the private right, then completing the required information.

A lawsuit must be filed to prove the marriage through the Najiz portal if both spouses are Saudis. However, if one of them is a foreigner, approval must be obtained first.

This can be done by raising a ticket through the Justice Communication Center at 1950 on the Najiz portal. Alternatively, one can access the following link.

https://cfee.moj.gov.sa/

If there are pure material errors in the written or calculated information, the beneficiary can submit a request to correct or interpret the judgment through the “Requests” icon on the case to be considered by the competent judicial department

Since the final estimate is an executive bond, it will be collected through enforcement procedures.

The judicial fees will be calculated based on the new estimated value.

Custody can be requested until the child reaches the age of eighteen (18) years.

• 1. Appeals requests (except in personal status, termination, criminal public right, and bankruptcy cases). 2. Cassation requests and requests for review in all judicial classifications. 3. Objection requests. 4. Requests for entry by the defendants. 5. Response requests. 6. Request by one of the parties to proceed with the suspended lawsuit before the agreed-upon period for suspending the dispute expires. 7. Request for correction or interpretation of the judgment. 8. Request to suspend the execution of the judgment. 9. Request for an alternative copy of the judicial documents. 10. Request by an interested party to deliver a certified copy of the lawsuit papers or records – paper or electronic – or documents or papers that are under the court’s jurisdiction. 11. Request by an interested party to access the lawsuit papers or records – paper or electronic. 12. Other requests determined by the regulations.

Currently, the procedure is to submit a ticket through the Justice Communication Center at 1950. There is no specific time frame for the refund of judicial fees.

A petition for estate division should be filed through the Najiz portal. If the judge rules for the sale of the property, it will be sold through public auction

Yes, Judicial costs are applied to the plaintiff when a judgment of lack of jurisdiction is issued. However, If the plaintiff subsequently files the lawsuit with the competent court, no new costs will be imposed on the lawsuit according to Article 10 of the Law of Judicial Costs

There is no connection between Value Added Tax (VAT) and Real Estate Transaction Tax as each represents a separate tax. Real estate supplies through sales are now exempt from VAT, while they will be subject to Real Estate Transaction Tax at a rate of 5%. The applicable tax will be calculated by entering the real estate transaction data in the Real Estate Transaction Tax service.