Civil Procedure Code at Georgia
The Code of Civil Procedure of Georgia is the primary legal framework governing civil litigation in Georgia. It was adopted on November 14, 1997, and has undergone several amendments to address evolving legal needs. The most recent amendment, Law No. 5014, entered into force on June 1, 2020, introducing changes to various sections of the Code, including those related to intellectual property rights enforcement and procedural time limits . (Code of Civil Procedure of Georgia (as amended up to Law No. 5014 of September 20, 2019), Georgia, WIPO Lex)
Key Features of the Civil Procedure Code
1. General Provisions
Citizens may represent themselves in court, while legal entities can act through authorized representatives or attorneys-in-fact.
Parties also have the option to pursue proceedings through an attorney-in-fact, without losing their right to participate personally . (CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF GEORGIA | სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”)
2. Jurisdiction and Venue
Claims should be filed in courts based on the defendant's place of residence or the location of the disputed property.
Specific rules apply to actions involving multiple defendants, contract-based disputes, and cases related to real property . (CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF GEORGIA | სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”)
3. Evidence and Proof
Parties are responsible for proving the facts upon which their claims or defenses are based.
Evidence can include testimonies, documents, expert opinions, and other materials.
The court may collect evidence on behalf of the parties if they fail to do so . (CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF GEORGIA | სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”)
4. State Fees
State fees are applicable at various stages of litigation:
First Instance Court: Up to GEL 3,000 for individuals and GEL 5,000 for legal entities.
Appeals Court: Up to GEL 5,000 for individuals and GEL 7,000 for legal entities.
Cassation Court: Up to GEL 6,000 for individuals and GEL 8,000 for legal entities . (CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF GEORGIA | სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”)
5. Non-Contentious Proceedings
The Code also covers non-contentious matters such as establishing facts of legal significance, declaring a person as missing or deceased, and recognizing property as ownerless . (CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF GEORGIA | სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”)
6. Appeals and Provisional Measures
Decisions can be appealed within specified timeframes, typically seven days.
Provisional measures may be applied to protect a party's interests during litigation, subject to security provisions to compensate for potential damages . (CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF GEORGIA | სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”, CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF GEORGIA | სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”)
Accessing the Full Text
For a comprehensive understanding, you can access the full text of the Code of Civil Procedure of Georgia, including all amendments, on the official legislative portal:
👉 Civil Procedure Code of Georgia (English Translation)
This resource provides the consolidated version of the Code, reflecting all legislative changes up to the latest amendments.
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