Procedures
The Civil Procedure Act with private bailiffs and notarial enforcement
Civil litigation follows the Civil Procedure Act, with basic and higher courts divided by value and subject matter. Enforcement was privatised to public bailiffs, who now handle most execution of judgments.
Key rules
- Public bailiffs (javni izvršitelji) carry out most enforcement of judgments and authentic documents.
- Small-value disputes follow a simplified procedure with limited appeal.
- Revision to the Supreme Court is available only on limited statutory grounds.
Governing law
- Civil Procedure Act (Zakon o parničnom postupku)
- Enforcement and Security Act (Zakon o izvršenju i obezbeđenju)
In practice
Choosing the right bailiff and territory matters, since jurisdiction for enforcement is allocated by the debtor's location or assets.