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Read first<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Find a judicial commissioner<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Printable checklist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scope of intervention of judicial officers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Judicial Commissioner is a public and ministerial officer who acts primarily to record, serve and execute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Judicial Officers, draft a concise, educational presentation of a maximum of 8,000 characters, including the following sections in particular.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The judicial commissioner<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The judicial commissioner is a public and ministerial officer<\/strong> appointed by the Keeper of the Seals. Since the July 1, 2022<\/strong>, this profession brings together the former professions of judicial officer and judicial auctioneer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commissioner of justice is responsible for giving official value to certain acts, enforcing court decisions, drawing up official reports, collecting debts and, in certain cases, promoting the amicable settlement of disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His intervention can be requested by an individual, a company, a lawyer, or an administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of disputes handled<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The judicial commissioner intervenes in particular in the following situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • amicable or judicial debt collection ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • service of judicial and extrajudicial documents ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • enforcement of court decisions ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • reports (neighborhood, construction work, defects, water damage, abandoned worksite, Internet, SMS, posting, etc.); ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • tenant-landlord disputes ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • unpaid rent ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • eviction (in compliance with legal procedures); ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • trade disputes ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • inventories ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • judicial sales of personal property; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • organization of certain voluntary sales; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • protective measures ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • simplified small claims recovery procedure ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • conventional mediation and conciliation when it is formed in these amicable methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Situations outside their remit<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    In particular, the judicial commissioner cannot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • render a judgment ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • provide a legal opinion ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • represent the parties before all courts as a lawyer would; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • act outside one's legal authority; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • to cancel a contract or an administrative decision; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • settle a criminal dispute instead of the judicial authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Certain missions are subject to territorial jurisdiction or special rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      How they can help<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

      The judicial commissioner may intervene:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • at his office; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • at home or on business premises; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • at the scene of an inspection ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • by phone ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • by email ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • via videoconference for certain discussions; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • by mail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Much of the preliminary paperwork can now be completed remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Eligibility requirements<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

        To request a judicial commissioner, it is generally advisable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • to clearly identify the dispute or assignment; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • to provide the necessary supporting documents; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • to share the contact details of the persons concerned; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • to accept the fees when the assignment is not priced by regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          For forced execution, a enforceable title<\/strong> is in principle necessary, except in certain cases provided for by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          How to find a judicial officer<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

          You can find a commissioner of justice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • in an office near your home; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • with the National Chamber of Judicial Commissioners; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • with the competent regional chamber; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • on the Internet; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • upon the recommendation of a lawyer or a notary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            The choice is free when regulations do not provide for any specific territorial jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            How to make a referral<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Contact an office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Explain the situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Forward the relevant documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Receive information about the mission, its cost, and the deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Give mandate or confirm the request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Completion of the mission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            7. Delivery of official documents, report, or follow-up of the initiated procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              How the process works<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

              Depending on the assigned mission, the commissioner of justice may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n