Fees in Latvia
Court, appeal and alternative dispute resolution fees
Case |
Court |
Appeal |
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Fee for submitting application to court |
Clerical fee |
Other fees |
Fee for submitting application to court |
Clerical fee |
Other fees |
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A |
LVL 100 |
Copying: LVL 0.12 Certified copy: LVL 0.61 |
1) Fees associated with examination of the case. 2) Litigation fees. |
LVL 100 |
Copying: LVL 0.12 Certified copy: LVL 0.61 |
1) Fees associated with examination of the case. 2) Litigation fees. |
B |
LVL 100 |
Copying: LVL 0.12 Certified copy: LVL 0.61 |
1) Fees associated with examination of the case. 2) Litigation fees. |
LVL 100 |
Copying: LVL 0.12 Certified copy: LVL 0.61 |
1) Fees associated with examination of the case. 2) Litigation fees. |
Advocate, bailiff and expert fees
Case |
Advocate |
Expert |
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Is representation compulsory? |
Average fees |
Is use compulsory? |
Fees |
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A |
No. Natural persons may represent themselves in court or be represented by an authorised party |
Individuals work with a certified advocate on the basis of an agreement. N.B. fees relating to an advocate’s legal assistance in civil proceedings can be recovered from the unsuccessful party at a rate of no more than 5 % of the part of the claim that is allowed or, in non-material claims, at the standard rate for advocates. |
No. A court orders an expert examination where this is requested by one of the parties and where clarification of facts relevant to the case calls for specialist knowledge in the field of science, technology, art, etc. |
In accordance with Cabinet regulations. |
B |
No. Natural persons may represent themselves in court or be represented by an authorised party |
Individuals work with a certified advocate on the basis of an agreement. N.B. fees relating to an advocate’s legal assistance in civil proceedings can be recovered from the unsuccessful party at a rate of no more than 5 % of the part of the claim that is allowed or, in non-material claims, at the standard rate for advocates. |
No. A court orders an expert examination where this is requested by one of the parties and where clarification of facts relevant to the case calls for specialist knowledge in the field of science, technology, art, etc. |
In accordance with Cabinet regulations. |
Case |
Bailiff |
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Is representation compulsory? |
Pre-judgment fees |
Post-judgment fees |
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A |
No |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
B |
No |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Fees for witness compensation, pledges or security and other relevant fees
Case |
Witness compensation |
Pledges or security |
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Are witnesses compensated? |
Fees |
Do these exist and when and how are they used? |
Fees |
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A |
Yes. If none of the parties is exempted from paying court fees, they agree on the amount to be paid to a witness, based on the calculation procedure, this being incremented by administrative expenses. The exception is where the law states that the court has an obligation to gather and obtain evidence. |
The following are compensated in accordance with Cabinet regulations: 1 ) travel expenses; 2) accommodation; 3) average earnings. |
If a person has reason to believe that the submission of necessary evidence on their behalf may be rendered impossible or hampered at a later stage, they may ask for this evidence to be secured. |
LVL 20 (if the application is submitted prior to bringing the case). |
B |
Yes. If none of the parties is exempted from paying court fees, they agree on the amount to be paid to a witness, based on the calculation procedure, this being incremented by administrative expenses. The exception is where the law states that the court has an obligation to gather and obtain evidence. |
The following are compensated in accordance with Cabinet regulations: 1 ) travel expenses; 2) accommodation; 3) average earnings. |
If a person has reason to believe that the submission of necessary evidence on their behalf may be rendered impossible or hampered at a later stage, they may ask for this evidence to be secured. |
LVL 20 (if the application is submitted prior to bringing the case). |
Fees for legal aid and other reimbursement
Case |
Reimbursement |
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If fees are not reimbursed in full, what percentage is usually reimbursed? |
What fees are not reimbursed? |
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A |
In delivering a judgment in a divorce case, the court divides court fees between the parties, taking into account their financial situations. |
Where the plaintiff discontinues an action, he or she must reimburse the court fees incurred by the defendant. Where this happens, the defendant does not reimburse the court fees paid by the plaintiff. However, following submission of the application, if the plaintiff withdraws his or her claim because it has been met by the defendant on a voluntary basis, at the request of the plaintiff his or her fees are recovered by means of a court order. |
B |
In delivering a judgment in a divorce case, the court divides court fees between the parties, taking into account their financial situations. |
Where the plaintiff discontinues an action, he or she must reimburse the court fees incurred by the defendant. Where this happens, the defendant does not reimburse the court fees paid by the plaintiff. However, following submission of the application, if the plaintiff withdraws his or her claim because it has been met by the defendant on a voluntary basis, at the request of the plaintiff his or her fees are recovered by means of a court order. |
Translation and interpretation fees
Case |
Translation |
Interpretation |
Other fees specific to cross-border disputes |
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When and under what conditions is it necessary? |
Approximate fees |
When and under what conditions is it necessary? |
Approximate fees |
Description |
Approximate fees |
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A |
Court proceedings are conducted in the official State language. The court honours the rights of parties (other than representatives of legal persons) who do not have a command of the language used in the court proceedings. This means allowing case material to be examined and enabling participation in court hearings using an interpreter's services. |
Translation is provided by the court. |
The court may decide to explain its judgment without changing its substance if requested to do so and where the judgment has not yet been executed and the period for its enforcement has not expired. |
Not applicable. |
The parties to the proceedings submit documents in a foreign language along with the certified translation into the State language required by law. |
Not determined. |
B |
Court proceedings are conducted in the official State language. The court honours the rights of parties (other than representatives of legal persons) who do not have a command of the language used in the court proceedings. This means allowing case material to be examined and enabling participation in court hearings using an interpreter's services. |
Translation is provided by the court. Where evidence is gathered abroad the actual translation fee must be covered. |
The court may decide to explain its judgment without changing its substance if requested to do so and where the judgment has not yet been executed and the period for its enforcement has not expired. |
Not applicable. |
The parties to the proceedings submit documents in a foreign language along with the certified translation into the State language required by law. |
Not determined. |
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