How long does a civil case take in Romania?
Real average durations for civil cases at district court, tribunal and court of appeal. What factors affect duration and how you can speed up the process.
14.03.2026 Updated: 26.10.2026
Average durations per court level
CourtCase typeAverage duration District courtSimple claims6-18 months Tribunal (trial)Complex cases12-36 months Tribunal (appeal)Appeal6-18 months Court of AppealCassation6-24 months
General information only; this does not constitute legal advice. Data sourced from portal.just.ro.
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Yes: request for urgency if legally justified; quickly resolved procedural exceptions; all evidence submitted from the start.
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