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The Act on Amendments to the Code of Enforcement Procedures and Amendments to Other Acts Related to It

saadetud i lugemiseleEstonia· Riigikogu· ET

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21 May 2026

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SAADETUD_I_LUGEMISELE

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The purpose of the bill is to make the enforcement procedure more efficient, clearer and more uniform and to reduce disputes between the parties to the procedure. They also want to ensure the sustainability of bailiffs' activities in situations where the collection of enforcement costs has been insufficiently regulated so far. With the changes, the procedure for processing complaints against the bailiff's activities is organized in order to make the use of the right of appeal faster and clearer for both debtors and for bailiffs. The procedure for the continuation of enforcement proceedings after the death of the debtor will also be improved, as the current regulation has not been effective enough and the proceedings have often stalled due to the passivity of the parties. The purpose of the changes is to speed up the identification of heirs or to enable the termination of inactive proceedings within a reasonable time. The bailiff is also given the opportunity to temporarily restrict access to information in justified cases about inquiries made in enforcement proceedings, in order to avoid obstructing the proceedings or concealing assets before delivery of the enforcement notice. The bill clarifies the rules for bearing the costs of enforcement proceedings in various situations, including bankruptcy proceedings, merger with compulsory enforcement and cancellation of the enforcement document or termination of the claim. In addition, a clearer procedure will be established for costs incurred in the event of the expiration of claims arising from misdemeanor and criminal cases to carry in order to reduce the debt burden of debtors. The principles of remuneration for the collection of alimony will also be changed with the aim of improving the collection of alimony. The supervision authority of the Chamber of Bailiffs and Bankruptcy Administrators over the activities of bailiffs will also be strengthened, and the Board of the Chamber will be given additional opportunities to develop a uniform and legitimate practice. The bill affects debtors, debt collectors and heirs differently. Although in some proceedings the initial administrative burden may increase, clearer rules and a lower number of disputes should simplify the procedures and reduce the burden in the long run.

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