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2024
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Debtor Imprisonment Rules after Execution Law Amendment No. 9/2022 and Judicial Council Circular 2023

This summary outlines the rules on debtor imprisonment as an enforcement measure following Execution Law Amendment No. 9/2022 and the Judicial Council circular of 2023, focusing on request conditions, exempted categories, duration limits and termination grounds. It highlights practical procedural points for creditors, debtors and execution officers while advising verification against the operative texts.

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2023
Not specifiedCrime and penalties

Interrogation Safeguards under Jordan's Code of Criminal Procedure

This summary outlines the legal safeguards applicable to interrogation in Jordanian law, focusing on who may conduct interrogations and the accused’s rights to silence and legal assistance. It also examines how coercion and unlawful methods affect the admissibility of statements and the related procedural consequences.

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2023
Not specifiedCrime and penalties

Magistrates' Court Jurisdiction in Criminal Cases

The subject-matter jurisdiction of Jordanian magistrates' courts covers violations and misdemeanors not allocated by statute to other courts, shaping the rules for filing, trial procedure, and appealability. This allocation affects how complaints are brought, the role of the public prosecutor, the magistrate’s powers, and available remedies against judgments.

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2023
Not specifiedCrime and penalties

Criminal Law Practice in Jordan

This summary explains the role of criminal lawyers in representing accused persons and complainants before investigative authorities and courts, and outlines core stages of criminal defense such as arrest, bail, trial and appeal. It also provides practical guidance for selecting a suitable lawyer in Amman or elsewhere in Jordan, stressing verification of qualifications and Bar membership.

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2023
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Finding a Fraud Lawyer in Jordan

A brief guide on locating a lawyer for fraud matters in Jordan, covering the Bar Association directory and differing jurisdictional roles. The summary addresses procedural limits and professional considerations when contacting lawyers or law firms, and the need to verify eligibility to appear before specific courts.

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2023
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Jordanian Nationality Law (Law No. 6 of 1954 and Amendments through 2023)

A concise overview of Jordan’s Nationality Law (Law No. 6/1954) as amended through 2023, addressing who is considered Jordanian and the main routes to acquire or lose nationality. The summary highlights procedural requirements and practical limits for acquisition by descent, birth, marriage or naturalization, and the roles of the Ministry of Interior and the Council of Ministers.

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2023
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Nature of Foreign Arbitral Awards

This summary explains the concept of foreign arbitration and the criteria used to characterize an arbitral award as foreign, examines the award’s legal nature, and outlines enforcement procedures in Jordan and grounds for refusal. It highlights practical implications of obtaining exequatur, the required procedural steps and judicial reasons that may prevent enforcement.

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2023
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The Disciplinary Council of the Bar Association: Composition, Authority and Procedures

This summary outlines the disciplinary council within the Bar Association as the internal mechanism for addressing professional misconduct, and the membership requirements for its panels. It explains investigation and adjudication procedures, the statutory sanctions available and the available avenues for appeal and judicial review.

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2022
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Strength and Enforceability of Constitutional Court Rulings in Jordan

This summary outlines the Constitutional Court of Jordan’s competence to review the constitutionality of laws and to interpret constitutional provisions, highlighting the final and binding nature of its rulings. It also explains practical consequences for enforcement, procedural limits and timing for the rulings’ entry into force.

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2022
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Jurisdiction of the High Criminal Court under Jordanian Law

Jordanian legislation, primarily Law No. 19 of 1986 as amended by temporary Law No. 13 of 2010, allocates an exclusive list of serious offenses to the High Criminal Court and sets out its composition and procedures. That regulatory framework raises practical and procedural issues concerning the court's legal nature, appeal routes, statutory timelines and the treatment of related or concurrent offenses.

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2022
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Electronic Judicial Notice under the Jordanian Civil Procedure Law

This summary addresses the legal framework for sending judicial notices by electronic means under the Civil Procedure Law and the Electronic Means Regulation. It outlines scope of application, approved channels, required formal data and consequences of defects, and selected Court of Cassation practice.

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2022
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Interpretive Jurisdiction of the Jordanian Constitutional Court

This summary addresses the Constitutional Court of Jordan’s authority to clarify the meaning of constitutional texts under the Constitution and the Constitutional Court Law, highlighting the interpretive methods and procedural safeguards used. It also explains the practical effect of interpretive rulings on judicial and administrative bodies and the condition of entry into force after publication in the Official Gazette.

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