Judicial interdiction in Romania — 2026 procedure

Judicial interdiction

Under articles 164-177 of the Romanian Civil Code and 936-943 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a person who can no longer manage their affairs because of severe mental impairment may be placed under judicial interdiction. The petition can be filed by any interested party, the guardianship authority or the prosecutor, before the local court of the persons domicile. A psychiatric medico-legal expertise is mandatory and the prosecutor must take part in the hearing. The court appoints a guardian who manages the persons assets under the supervision of the guardianship court; acts of disposal require court approval. The decision is recorded with the civil registry and the National Notarial Register. Interdiction can be lifted on the same procedure when the underlying cause ceases.