NOTE – 1.The answers pertaining to all the case studies were provided assuming that the claim is made in the Romanian courts 2. For better comprehension, the calculation of costs took into account the following hypothetical currency rate – EUR 1 = RON 4 (Romanian currency).
Costs in Romania
Costs for Court, Appeals and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Case Study |
Court |
Appeals |
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Initial court fees |
Transcription fees |
Other fees |
Initial court fees |
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Case A |
RON 39.3 (approximately EUR 10) comprising RON 39 (court fee) and RON 0.3 (stamp duty) Exception – RON 8.3 (approximately EUR 2) comprising RON 8 (court fees) and RON 0.3 (stamp duty), if the party does not have an income or the income is lower than the minimum national gross salary |
In order to obtain simple copies of various procedural documents drafted by specialised court personnel (clerks) photocopying charges (varying between EUR 0.05 and EUR 1.25 per copy) must be paid |
Legalisation - atestation in order to obtain an authenticated court decision – RON 2.15 (approximately EUR 0.5) comprising RON 2 (court fee) and RON 0.15 (stamp duty) Supralegalisation – RON 1.15 (approximately EUR 0.25) comprising RON 1 (court fee) and RON 0.15 (stamp duty) - only if it is necessary for the party |
The decision cannot be appealed in this case, as the divorce is agreed by both parties |
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Case B |
RON 39.3 (approximately EUR 10) comprising RON 39 (court fee) and RON 0.3 (stamp duty) Exception – RON 8.3 (approximately EUR 2) comprising RON 8 (court fees) and RON 0.3 (stamp duty) if the party does not have an income or the income is lower than the minimum national gross salary |
In order to obtain simple copies of various procedural documents drafted by specialised court personnel (clerks), photocopying costs (varying between EUR 0.05 and EUR 1.25 per each copy) must be paid |
Legalisation -Attestation in order to obtain an authenticated court decision – RON 2.15 (approximately EUR 0.5) comprising RON 2 (court fee) and RON 0.15 (stamp duty) Supralegalisation – RON 1.15 (approximately EUR 0.25) comprising RON 1 (court fee) and RON 0.15 (stamp duty) only if it is necessary for the party |
The decision cannot be appealed in this case, as the divorce is agreed by both parties. |
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Case Study |
ADR |
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Is this option open for this type of case? |
Costs |
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Case A |
Yes |
Costs are provided for in the mediation contract, as agreed by the parties and the mediator |
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Case B |
Yes |
Costs are provided for in the mediation contract, as agreed by the parties and the mediator |
Costs for lawyer, bailiff and expert
Case Study |
Lawyer |
Bailiff |
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Is representation compulsory? |
Average costs |
Is representation compulsory? |
Pre-judgment costs |
Post-judgment costs |
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Case A |
NO |
Variable costs depending on the legal assistance contract Not applicable in this case, as representation is not compulsory |
NO |
Not applicable in this case |
Not applicable in this case |
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Case B |
NO |
Variable costs depending on the legal assistance contract Not applicable in this case, as representation is not compulsory |
NO |
Not applicable in this case |
Not applicable in this case |
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Case Study |
Expert |
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Is use compulsory? |
Cost |
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Case A |
NO |
Not applicable in this case |
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Case B |
NO |
Not applicable in this case |
Costs for witness compensation, pledge or security and other relevant fees
Case Study |
Witness compensation |
Pledge or security |
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Are witnesses compensated? |
Cost |
Does this exist and when and how is it used? |
Cost |
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Case A |
Yes. However, this case does not require witnesses. |
Not applicable in this case |
Not applicable in this case |
Not applicable in this case |
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Case B |
Yes. However, this case does not require witnesses. |
Not applicable in this case |
Not applicable in this case |
Not applicable in this case |
Costs for legal aid and other reimbursement
Case study |
Legal Aid |
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When and under which conditions is it applicable? |
When is support total? |
Conditions? |
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Case A |
Please see annex 1 attached |
Please see annex 1 attached |
Please see annex 1 attached |
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Case B |
Please see annex 1 attached |
Please see annex 1 attached |
Please see annex 1 attached |
Case study |
Reimbursement |
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Can the winning party obtain reimbursement of litigation costs? |
If reimbursement is not total what is percentage in general? |
What costs are never reimbursed? |
Are there instances when legal aid should be reimbursed to the legal aid organisation? |
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Case A |
Not applicable in this case, as the parties consent to divorce (divorce is agreed by both parties) |
Not applicable in this case, as the parties consent to divorce (divorce is agreed by both parties) |
Not applicable in this case, as the parties consent to divorce (divorce is agreed by both parties) |
NO |
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Case B |
Not applicable in this case, as the parties consent to divorce (divorce is agreed by both parties) |
Not applicable in this case, as the parties consent to divorce (divorce is agreed by both parties) |
Not applicable in this case, as the parties consent to divorce (divorce is agreed by both parties) |
NO |
Costs for translation and interpretation
Case study |
Translation |
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When and under which conditions is it necessary? |
Approximative cost? |
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Case A |
Not applicable in this case |
Not applicable in this case. |
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Case B |
When documents submitted to the court (part of the case dossier) are written in another language |
The costs may vary according to the translation contract or, if the translation is performed by an authorised translator at the court’s request, a fee of RON 33.56 (approximately EUR 8) per page in A4 format should be paid |
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Case study |
Interpretation |
Other costs specific to cross-border disputes? |
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When and under which conditions is it necessary? |
Approximative cost? |
Description |
Approximative cost? |
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Case A |
When the party who should be heard by the court is deaf or mute, or does not know how to write. |
RON 23.15 per hour (approximately EUR 6) |
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Case B |
If at least one of the parties does not speak Romanian. |
RON 23.15 per hour (approximately EUR 6) |
Yes, but are supported by the state |
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