Decree No. 02/2012/L-CTN on the promulgation of the Ordinance on costs for appraisal, valuation; and for witnesses and interpreters in litigation proceedings 2012

This Ordinance stipulates the costs for appraisal, valuation; costs for witnesses and interpreters in litigation proceedings. It applies to judicial organs and individuals involved in the litigation process.

Document No.02/2012/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated25/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date11/04/2012
Effective date11/04/2012
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Ordinance stipulates the costs for appraisal, valuation; costs for witnesses and interpreters in litigation proceedings. It applies to judicial organs and individuals involved in the litigation process.

Scope of application

Judicial organs (such as courts), appraisal organizations, valuation organizations, witnesses, interpreters, and parties involved in litigation proceedings.

Key points

  • Courts, investigative agencies, prosecution offices → are required to organize appraisals, valuations; costs are guaranteed by the state budget.
  • Witnesses, interpreters → are supported with travel and accommodation expenses when participating in litigation proceedings (if they do not have local accommodation).
  • Judicial organs → must notify the requesting party about the costs for appraisal, valuation; if the requesting party disagrees, the court will decide.
  • Witnesses, interpreters → are supported with 100% travel and accommodation expenses (if they do not have local accommodation).
  • Courts → must notify the requesting party about the costs for appraisal, valuation; if the requesting party disagrees, the court will decide.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Reduce financial burden for witnesses and interpreters, facilitating their participation in litigation proceedings.
  • Improve the quality of appraisals and valuations due to state budget funding, increasing the reliability of appraisal and valuation results.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Does the court have the authority to request an appraisal or valuation organization?

Yes, the court has the authority to request an appraisal or valuation organization to serve the litigation process. Costs are guaranteed by the state budget.

How are witnesses and interpreters supported financially?

Witnesses and interpreters are supported with 100% travel and accommodation expenses if they do not have local accommodation. Details are specified in Article 3 of the Ordinance.

How must the court notify the requesting party about the costs for appraisal and valuation?

The court must notify the requesting party about the costs for appraisal and valuation. If the requesting party disagrees, the court will decide. Details are specified in Article 4 of the Ordinance.

Are witnesses and interpreters supported with travel and accommodation expenses when participating in litigation proceedings?

Yes, witnesses and interpreters are supported with 100% travel and accommodation expenses if they do not have local accommodation. Details are specified in Article 3 of the Ordinance.

Can the court decide on the appraisal and valuation when the requesting party disagrees?

Yes, the court has the authority to decide on the appraisal and valuation when the requesting party disagrees. Details are specified in Article 4 of the Ordinance.

Full text

REPUBLIC DECREE OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

No.: 02/2012/L-CTN Hanoi, April 11, 2012

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Ordinance

CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

On the basis of Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth Session of the Tenth National Assembly;

On the basis of Article 19 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

On the basis of Article 57 of the Law on Enacting Regulatory Legal Documents;

NOW PROMULGATE

Ordinance on Costs for Appraisal and Valuation; Costs for Witnesses and Interpreters in Litigation

Passed by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Thirteenth Term, on March 28, 2012./.

CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Truong Tan Sang

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