Article 6 of the Saudi Law of Sharia Procedure

المادة 6 من نظام المرافعات الشرعية · الباب الأول: أحكام عامة

Article 6 requires a clerk to attend with the judge at hearings and in all case procedures to draft the record and sign it with him, and lets the judge do so himself if the clerk cannot attend.

Official text (Arabic)

This article has not been amended since the law was issued.

يجب أن يحضر مع القاضي في الجلسات وفي جميـع إجراءات الدعوى كاتب يحرر محضر الجلسة ويوقعه مع القاضي، وإذا تعذرحضور الكاتب فللقاضي تولي الإجراء وتحرير المحضر.

This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers

Article 6 explained in plain English

Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.

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Frequently asked questions about Article 6 of the Saudi Law of Sharia Procedure

Who writes the hearing record in court?

A clerk who attends with the judge at hearings and in all case procedures drafts it, and signs it with the judge.

What happens if the clerk does not attend the hearing?

If the clerk cannot attend, the judge may carry out the procedure and draft the record himself.

Does the judge sign the hearing record?

Yes. The clerk signs the record with the judge.

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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.