Rules for filing a statement of claim in court for ordinary citizens. What can and should not be done? What time and where to go?
It's that simple
For citizens far from jurisprudence, filing a claim in court becomes a big problem. If you do not know where to start, and the prospect of applying for the restoration of your rights is daunting, first you just need to calm down. Everyone is capable of filing a lawsuit; it is no more difficult than writing an application for vacation at the place of work. It's just that you know who you need to contact.
It is not always necessary to contact a lawyer to draw up a claim. The general wording of the texts can be found on the Internet, and the most common references are available as samples on the information boards of the courthouse.
Going to court
With the package of necessary documents, you need to go directly to the court. Here you should take into account the jurisdiction of your case. Most civil cases are filed with a district court or magistrate. The rules of jurisdiction are set out in Chapter 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation.
After you have determined the jurisdiction, you need to go to the official website of the court and familiarize yourself with the schedule for accepting statements of claim. An easier way is to call the court office and check the time. The fact is that experts accept claims at certain hours, you should not assume that someone is waiting for you there from morning to evening.
In the courthouse
There is no need to be afraid of queues, filing a lawsuit usually takes place very quickly, but you should not rush to the beginning of the application. At this time, sometimes you have to sit in line. But if you come up an hour and a half after the start, then most likely you will be the only visitor.
It is better to arrange the documents attached to the claim in the order in which they are indicated on the list, this will significantly speed up the process of accepting an application for a court officer. After reviewing the package of documents, your application form will be stamped or signed with the date of receipt of the claim in court.
After that, you can go about your business. The judge will issue a decision on your application within 5 days, it can also be found on the website of the judicial authority, but if nothing is published there, then it is better to call the assistant judge and clarify the information.
On the accepted claim, a date is set for the consideration of the case, and if the judge rejects your application, the reason will be indicated in the ruling.
You can ask any questions in legal forums, at an appointment with a lawyer or attorney, but not in court. Unfortunately, the court office does not provide advice to citizens, here you can only be provided with direct information about their work and the procedure for considering appeals.
