Where to complain about the bailiff?

What is the phone number for the bailiff hotline?

The hotline telephone number for general information about the activities of the authority, the procedure for providing services, is uniform throughout the country - 8 800 250 39 32. The telephone number is toll-free from all mobile and landline devices.

Due to the large number of calls in the capital region, additional calls were offered for the city of Moscow and the region. line. You can call for free only from landline devices; check rates from mobile devices with your operator.

Other contacts are also provided:

• +7 reports of corruption.
• +7 general questions.

Regions have their own hot numbers that you can call and find out the necessary information. Contacts in your locality can be viewed on the portal via the link - https://fssprus.ru/iss/agency_reestr.

Disciplinary liability that judges may face after considering a complaint

Appropriate measures are taken if a person is proven guilty of violating the law. Moreover, violations can be expressed in the form of a specific action or inaction. It is not taken into account when exactly the judge did not comply with the law. They can even be held accountable for manipulations that were carried out during an off-duty period.

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If the law, the code of judicial ethics have been violated, or the actions of a judge have led to a decrease in the authority of the judiciary and their reputation, the following disciplinary sanctions are permissible:

• comment;
• issuing a warning;
• termination of powers.

When making a decision, the chairman of the court, to whom the complaint against the actions of the magistrate is sent, assesses the nature of the offense committed, the circumstances that led to its commission, the form of guilt of the offender, his personal characteristics, the extent of the violation of the rights and interests of individuals and legal entities.

However, a number of terms may be excluded from the period.

This includes:

• temporary disability;
• being on vacation;
• verification of violations.

The maximum period during which they can be held accountable for violating the law should not exceed 2 years. Disciplinary sanctions can be lifted if the judge has not committed a single offense in a year. If such measures were used, it is considered that the person was not subject to disciplinary liability.

Violation of established procedural rules, principles of legal proceedings, as well as the code of ethics for judges may result in disciplinary action. As for the benefit of such a moment for a participant in the case, this is a reason to challenge the judge. Perhaps another judge will be more attentive to the process and the parties' arguments.

The responsibility and punishment of judges is determined by the law on their status (Federal Law No. 3132-1 of June 26, 1992); in accordance with the provisions of this law, the following sanctions can be applied to a guilty judge:

• Comment.
• Warning.
• Termination of powers.

The judge can determine the punishment only within six months after consideration of the appeal. The maximum sentence can last no more than 2 years.

If a complaint to the chairman about the actions of a judge is filed justifiably and is ultimately satisfied, the representative of Themis is subject to disciplinary action. The responsibility and punishment of judges is enshrined in Federal Law No. 3132-1.

The last option is possible if the judge has committed a significant offense and proven guilt, the requirements of the Code of Judicial Ethics have been violated; actions distort the principles on which legal proceedings are based or grossly violate the rights of participants in the process. In addition, you can count on termination of powers if it is proven that the nature of the violations of the representative of Themis indicates incompatibility with his high rank.

The type of punishment is determined within six months from the moment the appeal is considered, and the maximum period of sanctions is 2 years. The penalty can be lifted a year from the date of its announcement if the judge does not commit a new offense or misdemeanor during the specified period (clause 8, article 12.1 of Federal Law 3132-1).

The chairman's decision to satisfy the requirements or to refuse to satisfy them is made in writing. Even if the complaint is not satisfied by the chairman, its writing proves the seriousness of the approach to defending their interests, which forces judges to take a more responsible approach to fulfilling their duties.

What cases is the hotline intended for?

The Bailiffs Contact Center allows you to contact the department and provide information in the following areas:

• Debts, obtaining information about legal proceedings.
• Complaint against debt collectors and inaction of bailiffs.
• Filing a claim against a bailiff for alimony.
• File a complaint about improper performance of your duties.

Call center operators accept requests and advise citizens on any topics related to their line of business. If it is inconvenient to use the hotline, you can write a complaint online by creating a corresponding request on the website.

Procedure for submitting an appeal: sample, content

The first thing worth saying is that the immunity of judges in terms of decision-making is not absolute.
The second significant knowledge is that a complaint against a judge is relevant only if the procedural order of legal proceedings and its basic principles are violated. Otherwise, if a participant in the process is not satisfied with the judge’s decision, then an appeal, cassation and supervisory authority are provided for this. The procedure for filing an appeal and its consideration is ensured by the relevant Regulations of the court, instructions and the law on the status of judges.

It is also impossible to talk about the expanded powers of the Chairman of the court when considering citizens’ appeals. In practice, many citizens receive answers along the following lines: “The chairman does not have the right to put pressure on judges...”. By and large, this is an unsubscribe. Any appeal must be considered on its merits, and the response must contain explanations and be motivated.

An important and significant point in submitting an appeal to the Chairman of the court is compliance with the form and deadlines. In addition, according to the law, it is mandatory to start complaining about judges from this instance in order to maintain subordination. The latter proceeds from the fact that an appeal can also be sent to the Qualification Board, but only after it has been considered by the Chairman of the Court.

At the same time, it is worth noting that if a violation is committed by a magistrate, then the appeal is submitted to the Chairman of the district federal court.

At the same time, you should pay attention to one more concept that may not be familiar to ordinary people. This is the term "private complaint". In essence, this is a complaint about unlawful actions of a judge during the trial.

When submitting a document, it is important to follow its form, indicating the following points:

• Name of the court (indicating the name of the Chairman, address of the court).
• Details of the person who sent the appeal (name, address, telephone).
• The title of the document is “Complaint” against the actions of such and such a judge (the word “complaint” is written in the middle, the expression “against the actions of the judge a line below, also in the center”).
• Next, the circumstances are stated (number of the case under consideration, date of consideration, the role of the person applying in this case, for example, the plaintiff).
• The violations committed are listed with reference to the laws and regulations.
• The appeal ends with a request to consider the appeal on its merits and bring it to justice.

The document ends with a date and signature.

You can submit an appeal in person or through the assistant to the Chairman, transferring it to the court office, by mail or courier.

Where can I get a sample complaint?

There are several types of samples for submitting such requests:

1. Complaint about the inaction of the bailiff.
2. Complaint against the bailiff's decision.
3. Sample complaint against the actions of a bailiff.

Claims to the senior bailiff, to collectors in the FSSP, etc., can be obtained on the official website of the authority by contacting the “Documents” section.

Search for debts in the mobile application of the FSSP of Russia

FSSP application, screenshots
If you would like to study and check information about whether you have debts or open proceedings, it is recommended to use the official Internet portal or mobile application.

The Bailiff Service (FSSP) has developed a mobile application for smartphones (Android or iOS), where you can get all the necessary information.

To enter your personal account, use the link - https://lk.fssprus.ru/ds_cabinet/action/login.

Situations when a complaint is appropriate

All participants in the process have the right to appeal the actions of a judge: plaintiffs, defendants or their legal representatives, witnesses and other interested parties. The following situations may be the reason for writing an appeal:

• The time allotted for consideration of the case has been exceeded, i.e. more than 2 months (Article 154 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation).
• Petitions submitted by participants in the process are ignored.
• Information in the minutes of court hearings is distorted when recording the progress of the case.
• The judge behaves incorrectly and is rude to the participants in the trial.
• Requests to include evidence in the case are ignored.
• There are grounds to believe that the representative of Themis violated the principle of equality of arms and impartiality of the court.
• Obstacles are created to the parties expressing their arguments.

The trial process includes several stages. Each stage must take place within the framework of certain procedural and material requirements, which are not always observed, as a result of which violations occur. You can appeal them to the chairman of the court in which the proceedings are taking place (district, arbitration, appeal or supreme court). It is he who is authorized to assess the legality of the appeal at the initial stage of appealing the actions of the judge.

Many legal norms are not always clear to the average person, and therefore the advisability of filing complaints should be considered in a situational context. Thus, a complaint to the chairman of the court against the actions of a judge, a sample of which we will present below, can take place in the following situations:

• The judge deliberately creates a situation to delay the process, and according to the rules it can last no more than 2 months.
• The minutes of the meeting deliberately distort testimony and data.
• Incorrect behavior of the judge in the courtroom during the consideration of the case.
• Requests from participants in the process to include materials and petitions in the case are ignored.
• The judge's bias towards one of the parties, failure to take into account her testimony, questions to the plaintiff or defendant.
• If the judge creates a situation by not allowing one of the parties to express their arguments.

This list of situations cannot be called exhaustive due to the fact that different requirements apply to each stage of legal proceedings, which means that violations may have a specific nature.