Judicial Officers and Representation in Court in The Netherlands

The role and responsibilities of judicial officers, including bailiffs and lawyers, in court representation and out-of-court recovery processes in The Netherlands are outlined. The legal framework governing these activities, requirements for legal representation in district and appellate courts, and oversight by regulatory bodies are emphasized.

• Judicial Officers
• Court Representation
• The Netherlands
• Legal System
• Bailiffs

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1. Representation in Court Wilbert van de Donk Chairman Royal Professional Board of Judicial Officers, The Netherlands.

2. Representation in Court 900 bailiffs, private practice 250 companies Some have offices across the country Most have one location Monopoly (except taxes e.g.) Trusted bank account Bureau of Financial Supervision Disciplinary procedures

3. Representation in Court Judicial Officers Act (2001) describes the status, role, responsibilities and powers of the dutch bailiffs : 1. Recovery (in general), additional task 2. Official tasks (sumons, execution etc) 3. Representation in court

4. Representation in Court out-of-court recovery 1. collection agency 2. attourney /lawyers 3. bailiffs Summons 1. bailiffs Representation in court 1. attourney / lawyer (civil court) 2. bailiffs/coll. agency (small claims) Enforcement 1. bailiffs

5. Representation in Court District Courts: 11 Courts of Appeal: 4 Supreme Court: 1 (civil, criminal and tax law) District Courts: - all civil procedure, attorney/lawyer is required - small claims court: claims < eur. 25.000,= Parties can appear in person, or by means of en representative

6. Representation in Court Note: ALL activities subject to: - Bureau of Financial Supervision, and - Disciplinary procedures In accordance with guidelines CEPEJ (The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice)

7. Thank you - Merci Wilbert van de Donk Chairman Royal Professional Board of Judicial Officers, The Netherlands.