What does "postponement of ruling" mean in Romanian courts
Postponement of ruling means the judge took the case under deliberation but cannot pronounce the judgment immediately. The ruling will be issued at a later date, typically within days.
Definition
What does postponement of ruling mean?
Under art. 396 NCPC, after closing arguments the judge may postpone pronouncement by up to 15 days (renewable once). During this time the court deliberates. The ruling date will appear on the case record.
When does the appeal deadline start?
The 30-day appeal period (art. 468 NCPC) runs from communication of the written judgment, not from the pronouncement date. The written judgment is drafted and communicated separately, often months later.
Frequently asked questions
No. Exceeding the limit is an irregularity but the judgment remains valid. It may be raised as a ground in appeal but does not cause absolute nullity.
There is no strict legal deadline for drafting. In practice, it ranges from 1 month to over 6 months depending on the court's workload.
Do you have a case in court?
Look up your case. On its page you choose how you want to follow it.