{"id":407,"date":"2025-07-14T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=407"},"modified":"2025-07-21T11:43:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T08:43:32","slug":"%d9%85%d8%a7-%d9%8a%d8%ac%d8%a8-%d9%85%d8%b9%d8%b1%d9%81%d8%aa%d9%87-%d8%b9%d9%86-%d8%a3%d9%86%d8%b8%d9%85%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%81%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d8%b1%d8%b9","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/blog\/%d9%85%d8%a7-%d9%8a%d8%ac%d8%a8-%d9%85%d8%b9%d8%b1%d9%81%d8%aa%d9%87-%d8%b9%d9%86-%d8%a3%d9%86%d8%b8%d9%85%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%81%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d8%b1%d8%b9\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About the Saudi Code of Sharia Litigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The <strong>Saudi Code of Sharia Litigation<\/strong> governs court procedures from filing a lawsuit to issuing and enforcing a judgment. It serves as the primary legal reference for judges, lawyers, plaintiffs, and defendants across the Kingdom\u2019s judicial system.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">When Does This Code Apply?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The code applies to all <strong>civil and rights-related disputes<\/strong>\u2014such as contracts, debts, real estate, commercial, and family cases\u2014except for criminal matters, which are governed by the Criminal Procedure Law.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Litigation vs. Criminal Procedures: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Sharia litigation:<\/strong> Covers civil, commercial, and personal status cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Criminal procedures:<\/strong> Deal with crimes and public prosecution cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">How to File a Lawsuit in Saudi Arabia<\/h3>\n<ol dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Visit the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Najiz Platform\" href=\"https:\/\/najiz.sa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Najiz platform<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cNew Lawsuit Filing\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Fill in the plaintiff and defendant details and upload the required documents.<\/li>\n<li>Follow up with electronic notifications and court session scheduling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Is Hiring a Lawyer Mandatory?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No, but hiring a <strong>specialized attorney<\/strong> significantly increases your chances of winning the case and expediting legal procedures, especially in complex matters.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Key Requirements for Accepting a Lawsuit<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>A legitimate and direct legal interest must exist.<\/li>\n<li>The case must be filed against the correct party.<\/li>\n<li>It must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.<\/li>\n<li>It must be filed with the court that has proper jurisdiction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">How Long Does the Process Take?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The timeline varies depending on the case type and complexity, but <strong>electronic hearings<\/strong> are helping expedite proceedings.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">How Is the Defendant Notified?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Through text messages, email, or the &#8220;Tawakkalna&#8221; app\u2014these are considered <strong>official notifications<\/strong>. If the defendant is unreachable, the court may order public notification through newspaper announcements.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Litigation Stages Under the Saudi Legal System<\/h3>\n<ol dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Filing and registering the case<\/li>\n<li>Case preparation and notification<\/li>\n<li>Court hearings and pleadings<\/li>\n<li>Issuance of the judgment<\/li>\n<li>Appeal, if applicable<\/li>\n<li>Enforcement through <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Court Judgment Enforcement in Saudi Arabia\" href=\"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/blog\/%d9%83%d9%8a%d9%81-%d9%8a%d8%aa%d9%85-%d8%aa%d9%86%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%b0-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d8%ad%d9%83%d8%a7%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%b6%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%b9\/\">execution courts<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">When Is a Judgment Considered Final?<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>If no appeal is filed within 30 days of the judgment date.<\/li>\n<li>If it is issued directly by the appellate court in specific cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Can Judgment Enforcement Be Paused?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Yes, the judge may issue a temporary suspension of enforcement if an <strong>appeal request<\/strong> is submitted with valid reasoning.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Penalties for Abusing the Legal System or Delaying Cases<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Monetary fines<\/li>\n<li>Case dismissal due to lack of seriousness<\/li>\n<li>In some cases, compensation awarded to the affected party<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Important Notes:<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Lawsuits without clear evidence or purpose are dismissed.<\/li>\n<li>Courtroom etiquette is mandatory (respect, no interruptions, proper language).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital evidence<\/strong> such as emails, text messages, and recordings are admissible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urgent cases<\/strong> such as travel bans or rights preservation can be filed through summary proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Legal Summary:<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The <strong>Saudi Sharia litigation system<\/strong> is the foundation for ensuring justice in civil and commercial disputes. It gives every party the right to present evidence and defend themselves within a transparent and regulated framework. To protect your legal rights, consider legal consultation or representation when necessary.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":413,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"blog_tax":[10],"class_list":["post-407","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_tax-10"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=407"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=407"},{"taxonomy":"blog_tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faafirm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_tax?post=407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}