Procedures
The Code of Civil Procedure, compulsory mediation and the Cartabia reform
Civil litigation follows the Code of Civil Procedure, restructured by the Cartabia reform to shorten proceedings. Mediation is a mandatory precondition in many subject areas, and an injunction procedure gives quick relief on documentary evidence.
Key rules
- The decreto ingiuntivo grants an enforceable order on written proof, subject to opposition.
- Mediation is a condition of admissibility for disputes such as tenancy, banking and medical liability.
- Appeal lies to the Court of Appeal and then to the Court of Cassation on points of law only.
Governing law
- Code of Civil Procedure (Codice di Procedura Civile)
- Cartabia civil justice reform (Legislative Decree 149/2022)
In practice
Skipping mandatory mediation makes the claim inadmissible, so check the subject-matter list before issuing proceedings.