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# Mediation and Conciliation by Bailiff in Tunisia: Fast and Amicable Dispute Resolution

Discover how bailiff mediation and conciliation in Tunisia helps individuals and businesses resolve commercial, family, and civil disputes amicably without lengthy court trials.

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Mediation & Amicable SettlementsSeptember 11, 2026Drafted under the supervision of the Bailiff's Office

## Mediation and Conciliation by Bailiff in Tunisia: Fast and Amicable Dispute Resolution

Discover how bailiff mediation and conciliation in Tunisia helps individuals and businesses resolve commercial, family, and civil disputes amicably without lengthy court trials.

[Maître Nabil Baffoun](/en/a-propos) · Judicial officer (huissier de justice) in Tunis since 1998

- Tunis Court of Appeal jurisdiction
- Former president of ISIE (elected 2019)
- Internet evidence reports since 2010
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General legal information guide based on Tunisian law (Organic Law No. 2018-9, CPCC, COC). Specific legal outcomes depend on individual case facts and contract terms.

## Direct Answer: What role does a judicial bailiff play in mediation in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, amicable dispute resolution is growing fast. Article 13 of **Organic Law No. 2018-9 of January 30, 2018** expressly empowers judicial bailiffs (huissiers de justice) to conduct **mediation and conciliation between parties**. As independent, impartial and sworn public officers, bailiffs have the legal credibility to bring conflicting parties together, analyse the points of law without bias and help them reach a fair negotiated settlement, avoiding years of heavy and costly litigation before the courts. An agreement is generally reached within a few days or weeks, compared with 2 to 4 years of court proceedings, and the discussions held at the office remain confidential and protected by professional secrecy. Mediation is particularly suited to disputes between business partners, between landlords and tenants, and to family disputes. If mediation fails, each party keeps full freedom to bring the case before the competent courts, and nothing said during the mediation can be held against them.

**Bailiff mediation at a glance**

Criterion

Mediation by a judicial bailiff

Legal basis

Organic Law No. 2018-9 of January 30, 2018 (Art. 13)

Duration

A few days or weeks, compared with 2 to 4 years of court proceedings

Confidentiality

Confidential discussions, protected by professional secrecy

Suitable disputes

Business partners, landlords and tenants, family disputes

If it fails

Each party remains free to go to court

Practice area : Legal Mediation & Amicable Settlement in Tunis

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## Frequently Asked Legal Questions

What happens if mediation attempts fail?
Each party retains full freedom to initiate court proceedings, with all disclosures made during mediation remaining strictly confidential.

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