Civil Procedure Code at Mauritania
Mauritania's civil litigation is governed by the Code de Procédure Civile, Commerciale et Administrative, enacted by Loi N° 99-0-35 du 24 juillet 1999. This comprehensive legal framework outlines the procedures for civil, commercial, and administrative disputes within the country. (National Legislative Bodies (Author), UNHCR – UN High Commissioner for Refugees (publishing platform): “Loi N° 99 - 0-35 du 24 juillet 1999 portant Code de Procédure civile, commerciale et administrative”, Document #2121183 - ecoi.net)
📘 Overview of the Code
The Code consolidates various procedural laws into a unified system, aiming to streamline and modernize the judicial process in Mauritania. It covers a wide range of legal areas, including:
Civil Procedure: Regulates general civil litigation processes, including the initiation of lawsuits, pleadings, hearings, and judgments.
Commercial Procedure: Addresses disputes arising from commercial transactions, business operations, and related matters.
Administrative Procedure: Covers cases involving public authorities, administrative acts, and public administration.
🏛️ Court Structure
Mauritania's judicial system comprises several levels of courts, each with specific jurisdictions:
Courts of First Instance: These include:
Wilaya Courts: Handle civil, administrative, penal, and commercial matters. (Law and Legal Systems in Mauritania - Globalex)
Commercial Courts: Specialized in commercial disputes.
Labour Courts: Address employment-related issues. (Mauritania: an ambitious and innovative law to reform the regime of security interests in movable property)
Criminal Courts: Deal with criminal cases.
Moughataa Courts: Local courts with limited jurisdiction over minor civil and criminal matters.
Courts of Appeal: Hear appeals from the courts of first instance. (Researching the Legal System and Laws of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania - Globalex)
Supreme Court: The highest court, reviewing decisions from lower courts and ensuring uniform application of the law. (Researching the Legal System and Laws of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania - Globalex)
📄 Accessing the Code
The full text of the Code de Procédure Civile, Commerciale et Administrative is available in French. You can access it through the following resources: (National Legislative Bodies (Author), UNHCR – UN High Commissioner for Refugees (publishing platform): “Loi N° 99 - 0-35 du 24 juillet 1999 portant Code de Procédure civile, commerciale et administrative”, Document #2121183 - ecoi.net)
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