NRP Portugal

MeasureDescriptionCurrentstatus: inpreparation/ in progressExpected results until2010NotesCITIUS– InjunctionsCITIUS–Injunctions is a tool whichenables the delivery, or payment andtransfer, completely electronically ofthe Injunction procedure [1], availablefrom 5 March 2008.The “dematerialisation of injunctions”has enabled:a) the delivery of injunctionselectronically, via the Internet, athttp://citius.tribunaisnet.mj.pt, inelectronic form or computer file;CITIUS - InjunctionsTools enabling the delivery, payment and transfer in a completely electronic form of Injunction procedures[1]In progressb) electronic payment of injunctionfees, at cash machine or via homebanking;c) electronic transfer of injunctionsthrough the National Injunctions desk;d) electronic delivery of injunctions tothe court in case of opposition;e) delivery of advice by e-mail insupport of the procedure as required byinjunctions;f) formation of an electronicenforcement order based on theinjunction, which enables thepresentation of an enforcement actionbased on this electronic title.The completely dematerialisedinjunction procedure is simpler becauseit enables electronic delivery andpayment of injunctions, without anytravelling. It also makes unnecessary:combining paper injunctions withenforcement requirements; anddelivering paper-based certificates forVAT recovery.It is quicker because the automated[1] An injunction is a.judgement whichenables a creditor tocollect a debt, in a speedyand simplified manner,by means of anenforcement order,without the need to takedeclaratory action incourt. The enforcementorder is an essentialdocument for the legalcollection of the debtthrough the courts, bymeans of an enforcementprocedure which makesthe respective attachmentvisible.13