Specifies litigation procedures before Sharia courts from filing a claim to enforcing judgments.
A claim is filed by a memorandum deposited with the court and served on the defendant.
Court sessions are public unless the court decides to hold them in camera for public order considerations.
The statement of claim must include the parties' identities, subject matter, facts, and relief sought.
The court may adjudicate in the defendant's absence if proper notification is established.
The court may on its own initiative order submission of any evidence necessary to adjudicate the case.
Judgments are issued in writing with reasons; the losing party is served within 30 days.
Parties may appeal first-instance judgments before Courts of Appeal within 30 days.
Judicial judgments are enforced compulsorily pursuant to a judicial order per the Enforcement Law.
Court fees do not exceed amounts determined by the Minister of Justice by ministerial decision.
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution method when parties agree to resort to it.