Home / Dz.U. 1964 nr 43 poz. 296
Law of 17 November 1964 - Code of Civil Procedure.
Ustawa z dnia 17 listopada 1964 r. - Kodeks postępowania cywilnego.
Type
Law (Ustawa)
Status
act has a consolidated text (akt posiada tekst jednolity)
Announced
1964-11-17
Entry into force
1965-01-01
Texts
The consolidated text (tekst ujednolicony) is unofficial; only the signed PDFs from Dziennik Ustaw / Monitor Polski are legally authentic.
Keywords
maritime lawalimonysocial organizationsbailiffsfamily and care lawcourt costs and feescivil procedurepensions and annuitiescode of civil proceduresea-going vesselsprawo bankowe
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Acts Declared Repealed (1)
Implementing Regulations (187)
- Order of the Minister of National Defence of August 31, 1994 on the duties of military police bodies providing assistance and escorting enforcement actions.
- Order of the President of the National Bank of Poland of 28 December 1990 on the procedure for notifying institutions servicing savings transactions about the seizure of a bank account containing a savings deposit through enforcement.
- Order of the Minister of Justice of July 1, 1991 on establishing the list of social organizations authorized to act before courts on behalf of or for the benefit of citizens.
- Ordinance of the Ministers of Justice and Internal Affairs of May 2, 1987 on the cooperation of territorial bodies subordinate to the Minister of Internal Affairs with bailiffs in determining the place of residence and place of work of debtors in court enforcement proceedings.
- Ordinance of the Minister of Justice of December 17, 1986, amending the ordinance on establishing the list of social organizations of the working people authorized to act before courts on behalf of or for citizens.
- Order of the Minister of Justice of June 27, 1985, on establishing the list of social organizations of the working people authorized to act before courts on behalf of or for the benefit of citizens.
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of June 21, 1979, on the establishment of a list of social organizations of the working people that may initiate proceedings for the protection of citizens' rights and whose representatives may act as legal proxies.
- Order of the Minister of Justice of November 9, 1968, amending the order concerning the establishment of a list of social organizations of the working people that may bring lawsuits on behalf of citizens and whose representatives may act as legal proxies.
- Order of the Minister of National Defence of March 20, 1967, on the assistance of military bodies and their support in enforcement proceedings.
- Regulation of the Ministers of Justice and Internal Affairs of May 28, 1966, on the cooperation of Citizens' Militia organs with bailiffs in determining the place of residence and work of debtors in court enforcement proceedings.
- Ordinance of the Minister of Finance of July 30, 1965, on the principles of a guardian depositing cash of a person under guardianship in a banking institution.
- Order of the Minister of Justice of July 13, 1965, on establishing the list of social organizations of the working people that may bring lawsuits on behalf of citizens and whose representatives may act as legal proxies.
- Order of the Minister of Finance of May 4, 1965, on the procedure for notifying branches of the General Savings Bank, postal and telecommunications offices, and other branches serving the savings turnover of the General Savings Bank, as well as savings and loan cooperatives, about the seizure of a bank account constituting a savings deposit for the benefit of socialized economy entities.
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of February 23, 2026, on the direct mutual service of copies of procedural documents with attachments between attorneys-at-law, legal advisors, patent attorneys, or the General Counsel of the Republic of Poland via the information portal in civil proceedings
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of February 23, 2026, amending the regulation on the service of court documents via the information portal in civil proceedings
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of February 21, 2026, on the procedure and method of submitting procedural documents in electronic form via the information portal in civil proceedings
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of February 12, 2026, on the amount of remuneration and reimbursable expenses of a mediator in civil proceedings
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of November 5, 2025, amending the regulation on the detailed procedure and method of serving court documents in civil proceedings
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of August 7, 2025, amending the regulation on the method of submitting procedural documents via the IT system supporting court proceedings
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of August 7, 2025, amending the regulation on the procedure and method of electronic service
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of March 12, 2024, on the service of court documents via the information portal in civil proceedings
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of March 11, 2024, on the types of devices and technical means used in court buildings for conducting evidence during remote hearings in civil proceedings, the method of using such devices and means, as well as the method of storing, replaying, and copying recordings made during their conduct
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of October 21, 2024, on the method of preparing and conducting child hearings and the conditions that premises intended for such hearings must meet
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of 29 July 2024 on the method of ensuring the representation of a child by a child's representative
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of 29 July 2024 on the method of preparing the hearing of a disabled person and the conditions under which the hearing should take place
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of December 1, 2023 amending the regulation on the detailed manner of conducting the description and appraisal of real estate
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of July 27, 2023, amending the regulation on the method of conducting electronic auctions of movable property in court enforcement proceedings
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of 3 August 2023 on the designation of the form and method of making available the official application form for obliging a person using domestic violence to leave a jointly occupied dwelling and its immediate surroundings, or for issuing a restraining order from a jointly occupied dwelling and its immediate surroundings, or a restraining order from a victim of domestic violence, or a prohibition of contact with a victim of domestic violence, or a prohibition of entry into the premises of a school, educational, care, or artistic institution, or a sports facility frequented by a victim of domestic violence, place of work or other place where a victim of domestic violence usually or regularly stays, and staying on that territory
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of 3 August 2023 on the detailed procedure in cases of enforcing a decision obliging a person using domestic violence to leave a jointly occupied dwelling and its immediate surroundings
- Regulation of the Minister of Justice of 21 July 2023 amending the regulation on the method of conducting the sale of real estate by electronic auction and the method of authenticating users of the IT system supporting electronic auctions
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Amending Acts (353)
- Law of July 18, 1974, on the maintenance fund. · 1975-01-01
- Law of October 24, 1974, on District Labour and Social Insurance Courts. · 1975-01-01
- Law of December 19, 1975, on the amendment of the Family and Guardianship Code. · 1976-03-01
- Law of March 26, 1982 on amending the law - Code of Civil Procedure. · 1982-04-06
- Law of September 16, 1982 on Cooperative Law. · 1983-01-01
- Law of February 1, 1983, on the amendment of certain provisions on social insurance benefits and retirement pensions. · 1983-01-01
- Law of 20 September 1984 on the Supreme Court. · 1984-10-02
- Law of 20 September 1984 on property and personal insurance. · 1985-01-01
- Law of April 18, 1985 amending the Law - Code of Civil Procedure. · 1985-07-01
- Law of July 15, 1987, on the Ombudsman. · 1988-01-01
- Law of December 23, 1988, on economic activity. · 1989-01-01
- Law of 31 January 1989 Banking Law. · 1989-02-10
- Law of 24 May 1989 on the adjudication of economic cases by courts. · 1989-06-02
- Law of February 24, 1990, on counteracting monopolistic practices. · 1990-04-11
- Law of 17 May 1990 on the division of tasks and competencies specified in special laws between municipal bodies and government administration bodies and on the amendment of certain laws. · 1990-05-27
- Law of 13 July 1990 on the Establishment of Courts of Appeal and on the Amendment of the Law - The Act on the Structure of Common Courts, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Supreme Court, the Supreme Administrative Court and the National Council of the Judiciary. · 1990-08-10
- Law of 13 July 1990 on the Amendment of the Law - Code of Civil Procedure. · 1990-10-01
- Law of September 29, 1990, on amending the law on land management and expropriation of real estate. · 1990-12-05
- Law of 20 December 1990 on farmers' social insurance. · 1991-01-01
- Law of February 14, 1991, on Provisions Introducing the Law on Notaries Public and on the Amendment of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Law on Land and Mortgage Registers. · 1991-04-22
- Law of October 25, 1991, on amending the Law - Civil Code and the Laws - on Land and Mortgage Registers and Mortgage, Cooperative Law, Code of Civil Procedure, Housing Law. · 1992-03-15
- Act of December 16, 1992, on amending the Act - Code of Civil Procedure. · 1993-03-01
- Law of July 2, 1994, on the lease of residential premises and housing allowances. · 1994-11-12
- Law of 26 May 1995 on amendment of the Family and Guardianship Code and certain other laws. · 1995-10-20
- Law of 2 February 1996 amending the Law - Labour Code and amending certain laws · 1996-06-02
- Law of 1 March 1996 amending the Code of Civil Procedure, the Decrees of the President of the Republic - the Law on Bankruptcy and the Law on Composition Proceedings, the Code of Administrative Procedure, the Law on Court Costs in Civil Cases, and certain other laws. · 1996-07-01
- Law of May 9, 1996, on the Performance of the Mandate of a Member of Parliament and Senator. · 1996-07-01
- Law of 20 February 1997 amending the Law - Code of Civil Procedure. · 1997-05-15
- Law of May 22, 1997, amending the Law - Attorneys-at-Law Act, the Law on Legal Advisors, and certain other laws. · 1997-09-15
- Law of August 1, 1997, on the Constitutional Tribunal. · 1997-10-17
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Information on Consolidated Text (10)
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of September 17, 2021, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the Act - Code of Civil Procedure
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of October 10, 2024, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law – Code of Civil Procedure
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of March 27, 2026, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Law – Code of Civil Procedure
- Announcement by the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of July 7, 2023, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act - Code of Civil Procedure
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of December 17, 2013, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act - Code of Civil Procedure
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of October 31, 2016, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the law – Code of Civil Procedure
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of June 14, 2018, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act - Code of Civil Procedure
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of December 8, 2017 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the law - Code of Civil Procedure
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of July 19, 2019, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Law - Code of Civil Procedure
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of 7 August 2020 on the announcement of the consolidated text of the Act - Code of Civil Procedure
References (2)
Constitutional Tribunal Ruling (96)
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of November 4, 2010, case file K 19/06
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 9 February 2010 ref. no. SK 10/09
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 28 May 2009 ref. no. P 87/08
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of April 15, 2009 case file SK 28/08
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 31 March 2009, ref. no. SK 19/08
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 20 October 2009, case file no. SK 6/09
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of September 14, 2009, case file SK 47/07
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 26 June 2008 file ref. SK 20/07
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 1 July 2008 file ref. SK 40/07
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 24 June 2008 file ref. P 8/07
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of June 16, 2008, ref. no. P 37/07.
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 27 May 2008, ref. no. P 59/07
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 20 May 2008, ref. no. P 18/07
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of April 1, 2008, ref. no. SK 77/06
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of February 26, 2008, case file SK 89/06
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of February 19, 2008, case file P 49/06
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 1 December 2008, case file P 54/07
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 17 November 2008 case file no. SK 33/07
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 3 July 2007 ref. act SK 1/06
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 26 June 2007 ref. SK 29/05
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 30 May 2007 case file SK 68/06
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of January 9, 2007, case ref. P 5/05
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of March 27, 2007, case file no. SK 3/05
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of March 7, 2007, case ref. K 28/05
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 20 December 2007 file ref. P 39/06
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 4 December 2007 case file K 26/05.
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of June 14, 2006, case file K 53/05
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of May 8, 2006, ref. no. SK 32/05
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of April 4, 2006, ref. no. K 11/04
- Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 9 January 2006 case ref. SK 55/04
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Introductory Provisions (1)
Acts referring to this act
- Amended Acts: Act of May 29, 2026, on special protection measures in civil proceedings for persons participating in public debate
- Amended Acts: Law of March 11, 2026, on amending the Law on the State Labour Inspectorate and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of December 18, 2025, amending the law on the social security system and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of August 5, 2025, on the amendment of the law - Code of Civil Procedure, the law - Civil Code, and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of November 5, 2025, on collective bargaining agreements and collective arrangements
- Amended Acts: Law of October 9, 2025, amending the Code of Civil Procedure
- Amended Acts: Law of 12 September 2025 on the heating voucher and on amending certain laws to limit the prices of electricity
- Amended Acts: Act of March 20, 2025, on the Labour Market and Employment Services
- Amended Acts: Law of 21 November 2024 amending the Law on electronic delivery
- Amended Acts: Law of July 12, 2024 - Provisions introducing the law - Electronic Communications Law
- Amended Acts: Law of May 9, 2024, on amending the law on the social insurance system and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of May 15, 2024, on supporting parents in professional activity and child-rearing - "Active Parent"
- Amended Acts: Law of July 24, 2024, on amending the law on pursuing claims in group proceedings and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of May 23, 2024, on the energy voucher and on amending certain laws to limit the prices of electricity, natural gas and system heat
- Amended Acts: Law of March 9, 2023, amending the law on administrative enforcement proceedings and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of July 28, 2023, on amending the Law - Family and Guardianship Code and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of July 7, 2023, on support benefits
- Amended Acts: Law of July 28, 2023, on amending the Law - Civil Code and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of July 7, 2022 on amending the Law - Penal Code and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of July 7, 2023 on the amendment of the law - Code of Civil Procedure, the law - Law on the Organization of Common Courts, the law - Code of Criminal Procedure and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of July 28, 2023, on amending the Law on bridging pensions and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of January 13, 2023 amending the Code of Civil Procedure and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of March 9, 2023, on amending the law - Code of Civil Procedure and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of March 9, 2023, amending the law on combating domestic violence and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of January 26, 2023, on family foundations
- Amended Acts: Law of 9 March 2023 amending the Law on Competition and Consumer Protection and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of January 26, 2023, on amending laws to eliminate unnecessary administrative and legal barriers
- Amended Acts: Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of April 12, 2023, case file P 5/19
- Amended Acts: Law of January 26, 2023, on amending the Law - Code of Civil Procedure and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of October 7, 2022, on amending the law on supporting families and the foster care system and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of October 7, 2022, on amending the law on corporate income tax and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 5 August 2022 amending the Law - Executive Penal Code and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of December 15, 2022 on special protection of certain gas fuel recipients in 2023 and 2024 in connection with the gas market situation
- Amended Acts: Law of 6 October 2022 on amending laws to counteract usury
- Amended Acts: Law of 4 November 2022 on amending the Law on the National Court Register, the Code of Civil Procedure, and the Code of Commercial Companies
- Amended Acts: Law of October 7, 2022, on special solutions for the protection of electricity consumers in 2023 and 2024 in connection with the situation on the electricity market
- Amended Acts: Law of February 9, 2022, on amending the Law - Code of Commercial Companies and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of November 18, 2020, on electronic delivery
- Amended Acts: Law of September 15, 2022, on special solutions regarding certain heat sources in connection with the situation on the fuel market
- Amended Acts: Law of 8 June 2022 on amending certain laws to automate the handling of certain matters by the National Revenue Administration
- Amended Acts: Law of August 5, 2022, on the coal allowance
- Amended Acts: Law of 20 May 2021 on the protection of the rights of the buyer of a residential unit or a single-family house and the Developer Guarantee Fund
- Amended Acts: Law of December 2, 2021, on amending the Law - Civil Code, the Law - Code of Civil Procedure, and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of June 22, 2022, case ref. SK 3/20
- Amended Acts: Law of April 7, 2022, on amending the law - Code of Civil Procedure
- Amended Acts: Law of April 7, 2022, on medical devices
- Amended Acts: Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of February 23, 2022, case ref. P 10/19
- Amended Acts: Law of January 27, 2022, amending the Law - Code of Civil Procedure
- Amended Acts: Law of April 8, 2022, on amending the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict in the territory of that state and certain other laws
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