Explanation on how to request money from the court regarding the law on bounced checks.

With the legal changes in the UAE, bounced checks are no longer considered a crime, and individuals can request their claims from the court without the need to file a criminal or civil case. These changes were implemented in Federal Law No. 14 of 2020, allowing individuals to easily take action in the UAE courts to recover their money from the issuers of bounced checks.

How can you benefit from the new legal changes?

If you have a check that has bounced due to insufficient funds in the issuer's account, you can pursue your claim through the court using these legal changes. Below is all the information you need to carry out this process.

Executive Regulation Form for Checks

To follow up on a bounced check, you must first complete the Executive Regulation Form for Checks. This form is available on the official website of Dubai courts at dc.gov.ae. To access the form, you need to create an account with UAE Pass. Additionally, this form can be completed by the check recipient, a company representative, or a lawyer.

Requirements for Requesting Executive Action on a Check:

Complete the information on the Executive Regulation Form for Checks and ensure that all documents are uploaded electronically in PDF format.

Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Arabic and receive legal certification.

Required Documents

To file a request in court, the applicant must attach the following documents:

ID card, if the application is submitted by the individual.

Power of attorney, if the application is submitted by a lawyer.

Power of attorney document, if the request is submitted by someone on behalf of the check recipient.

A copy of the check along with a note explaining the reason for its return.

Documents related to the reason for issuing the check.

An affidavit confirming the accuracy of the application information.

Information regarding the parties involved, including addresses and exemptions related to the check.

Step 1: Submit the Application within Six Months

To follow up on claims from the court, the application must be submitted within six months from the date the check bounced. After the application is submitted, the court will review the documents and decide whether the request for legal follow-up is appropriate.

Step 2: Make Necessary Payments

If the court deems the application suitable for executive follow-up, the applicant must pay the following fees:

An amount not exceeding 5% of the value of the bounced check.

150 AED as an executive request fee.

What happens if six months have passed since the check bounced?

If six months have passed since the date the check bounced, the application cannot be approved for legal follow-up. In this case, according to Federal Law No. 18 of 1993, the recipient of the check can file a commercial lawsuit against the issuer in the commercial courts within two years from the date the check bounced.