Judicial Costs regulations to improve efficiency and encourage alternative dispute resolution

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani said the recent issuance of the regulations of the Judicial Costs Law is a major development of the Saudi justice system.

“Legislative development has received great support under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman,” Al-Samaani said.

“This progress is aligned with the Kingdom’s transformation under Saudi Vision 2030, with positive impact on the life of individuals and the community.”

According to him, the Judicial Costs Law and regulations will protect rights, enhance alternative dispute resolution, and reduce vexatious litigation.

This will help create bigger sense of responsibility on the part of litigants, as well as better judicial output.

It is worth noting that the new law will not restrict the filing and proceedings of lawsuits; and judicial costs will not be applied to certain cases such as personal status and public criminal cases.