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IMPORTANT:<\/strong> This article analyzes the free procedural forms approved by the General Council of the Judiciary<\/strong> through a Resolution dated December 22, 2015, published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on January 28, 2016. Currently, any matter relating to procedural forms, oral proceedings, payment order proceedings, non-contentious proceedings, or representation without an attorney or legal representative<\/strong> must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the standard forms currently in effect from the CGPJ<\/strong><\/a>, the Resolution published in the BOE<\/strong><\/a>, the Civil Procedure Act<\/strong><\/a>, the Law 15\/2015 on Non-Contentious Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/a> , and the applicable procedural regulations. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Free court forms from the General Council of the Judiciary for citizens.<\/p>\n\n

The Charter of Citizens\u2019 Rights in the Judicial System<\/a><\/strong>, in Article 8, provides that citizens have the right to obtain, free of charge, the forms necessary to exercise their rights before the courts when the representation of an attorney and a court representative is not required.<\/p>\n\n

In this regard, the Standing Committee of the General Council of the Judiciary, by Resolution dated December 22, 2015 <\/a><\/strong>(published in the Official State Gazette on January 28, 2016), has approved the standardized forms to be used in proceedings where a party is not represented by an attorney or legal representative.<\/p>\n\n

These forms were provided for in the CIVIL PROCEDURE ACT<\/strong>, through the amendment set forth in Law 42\/2015, of October 5<\/a><\/strong>, and in Act 15\/2015, of July 2<\/strong>, on <\/a> NON-CONTENTIOUS PROCEEDINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

We provide the BOE with the documents that include the following (standardized models \/ forms):<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Request for Conciliation (Article 141.1 of Law 15\/2015, of July 2, on Non-Contentious Jurisdiction).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Application for a Voluntary Jurisdiction Case File (Article 14.3 of Law 15\/2015, of July 2, on Voluntary Jurisdiction).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Complaint for a Summary Judgment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Answer to the Complaint in an Oral Trial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Model for the Summary Proceedings Process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Monitorio Proceedings (Claims for Common Expenses in Homeowners’ Associations).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    If you have any questions or concerns, our litigation team is here to help and would be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n\n

    What Are Standardized Court Forms?<\/h2>\n\n

    Standardized court forms are templates provided to citizens to facilitate certain proceedings before the courts when the law allows them to act without a lawyer or legal representative.<\/p>\n\n

    They are not a substitute for legal advice, but they can help you file applications, complaints, or basic pleadings in specific proceedings, provided that the matter falls within the scope of the legally established provisions.<\/p>\n\n

    The Resolution of December 22, 2015,<\/strong><\/a> of the Standing Committee of the General Council of the Judiciary approved these standardized forms provided for in the Civil Procedure Act and the Voluntary Jurisdiction Act.<\/p>\n\n

    When Can a Citizen Act Without a Lawyer or Attorney?<\/h2>\n\n

    In certain proceedings, the law allows citizens to represent themselves without an attorney or legal representative. However, this option depends on the type of proceeding, the amount in dispute, the subject matter, and the specific circumstances of the case. <\/p>\n\n

    Therefore, before submitting any form, it is advisable to verify whether professional involvement is truly not required and whether the form you have chosen corresponds to the action you wish to take.<\/p>\n\n

    When in doubt, seeking legal advice in advance can help you avoid mistakes that might affect deadlines, jurisdiction, the amount in dispute, the required documentation, or the viability of the claim.<\/p>\n\n

    Oral Proceedings, Payment Order Proceedings, and Non-Contentious Proceedings<\/h2>\n\n

    The approved forms primarily pertain to three areas: oral proceedings, payment order proceedings, and certain non-contentious proceedings.<\/p>\n\n

    Oral proceedings<\/strong> allow certain civil claims to be processed in accordance with the rules of the Civil Procedure Act.<\/p>\n\n

    The payment order procedure<\/strong> is a common method for collecting monetary debts that are certain, liquid, specific, due, and payable, provided they can be substantiated by documentation.<\/p>\n\n

    Non-contentious proceedings<\/strong> allow for the processing of certain non-contentious cases, such as requests for conciliation or other procedures provided for in Law 15\/2015.<\/p>\n\n

    Current Standardized Forms from the CGPJ<\/h2>\n\n

    Currently, citizens can view the standard forms from the General Council of the Judiciary<\/strong><\/a>, which contain a collection of forms related to various legal proceedings.<\/p>\n\n

    Among them are models related to:<\/p>\n\n