Checklist of documents to prepare
Common part + civil, criminal, and administrative supplements
Last name / First name :
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Date :
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Nature of the dispute:
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| 1. Common part — in most disputes | |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Identity document |
| ☐ | Full contact details of the parties |
| ☐ | Detailed chronology of events |
| ☐ | Contract, quote, purchase order or general terms and conditions |
| ☐ | Invoices, payment receipts, or useful bank statements |
| ☐ | Letters, emails, text messages or exchanged messages |
| ☐ | Photographs, screenshots, videos |
| ☐ | Written testimonies and contact details of the witnesses |
| ☐ | Proof of damages |
| ☐ | Complaints or amicable procedures already carried out |
| ☐ | Responses received from the other party |
| ☐ | Copies of all documents |
| 2. Supplementary information — civil dispute | |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Formal notice |
| ☐ | Proof of receipt of the formal notice |
| ☐ | Repair or restoration estimate |
| ☐ | Assessment of financial loss |
| ☐ | Private expert report or inspection report |
| ☐ | Detailed calculation of the claimed amount |
| 3. Additional information — criminal dispute | |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Filing a complaint or pre-complaint |
| ☐ | Complaint receipt |
| ☐ | Medical certificate or ITT (Total Temporary Incapacity) |
| ☐ | Screenshots, text messages, messages, calls |
| ☐ | Elements allowing to identify the author |
| ☐ | Supporting documents for material or moral damage |
| 4. Additions — administrative dispute | |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Contested administrative decision |
| ☐ | Date of decision notification |
| ☐ | Administrative or hierarchical appeal, if made |
| ☐ | Acknowledgments |
| ☐ | Communications with the administration |
| ☐ | Proof of situation or requested documents |
Tip: sort the documents in chronological order, keep the originals, and keep a digital copy.