The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has ratified the draft law on court fees following the submission and review by the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee, and extensive studies and specialised meetings.

The decision was recorded at the SCC’s sixteenth session, following detailed discussions on each article. The law was referred to the council on 15 May 2024 by the Executive Council’s General Secretariat, integrating the framework set by Sharjah Law No. 7/2025 on the Judicial Authority Law, effective from 1 June 2025, which establishes an autonomous judicial authority in Sharjah.

The law covers court fee structures, collection methods, exemptions, and financial mechanisms, and aims to combine judicial efficiency with socio-economic factors.

It requires a balance between accurate fee structuring and litigants’ access to services, integrating electronic payment systems and facilitating documentation. The council’s approval promises increased transparency and improved financial procedures while reinforcing the interface between the judiciary and litigants.

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