Judicial Bailiff Fees & Official Tariffs in Tunis
In Tunisia, judicial bailiff fees and emoluments are strictly regulated by the joint order (arrêté) of the Ministers of Justice and Finance of 25 June 2021 (JORT No. 55 of 29 June 2021) establishing the official statutory tariff schedule. This mandatory schedule governs every process service, inspection report, and enforcement procedure, ensuring complete financial transparency, predictability, and fairness for every client.
How are judicial bailiff fees set in Tunisia?
In Tunisia, the emoluments of judicial bailiffs, public officers governed by Organic Law No. 2018-9 of 30 January 2018, follow an official tariff: the joint order (arrêté) of the Ministers of Justice and Finance of 25 June 2021 (JORT No. 55 of 29 June 2021). The tariff covers most acts: services of process, commands to pay, inspection reports and seizures. The amount therefore depends on the type of act, and every payment is confirmed by a detailed official receipt. Some assignments fall outside the tariff, such as advisory work, audits, complex asset tracing and mediation; for those, fees are set by a clear agreement made with the client before the work begins. This framework ensures that all litigants are treated equally before the public justice service. Before any action, the office of Maître Nabil Baffoun provides a clear cost estimate, and the per-act fee table is set out in our guide to bailiff fees in Tunisia (in French).
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Fee Transparency: A Core Ethical Commitment
The practice of judicial officers in Tunisia is governed by Organic Law No. 2018-9. Fees for routine acts are regulated by the joint order (arrêté) of the Ministers of Justice and Finance of 25 June 2021, guaranteeing equal treatment of all litigants before the public justice service. At our Lafayette Office, 32 Avenue de la Liberté, Tunis, we provide full clarity on the cost of every assignment.
Regulated Acts & Agreed Fees
Services of process, commands to pay and seizures follow a strict statutory tariff, with detailed official receipts. For audit, complex asset-tracing or mediation assignments, fees are set by a clear agreement made with the client in advance.
Official Tariff & Fee Table
The applicable schedule is the joint order (arrêté) of the Ministers of Justice and Finance of 25 June 2021 (JORT No. 55 of 29 June 2021). For the official fee table per act, see our guide to judicial bailiff fees in Tunisia (in French).
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Official tariff or fee agreement
| Type of assignment | How the fee is set | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Service of process | Official tariff; detailed receipt for every payment | Joint order of 25 June 2021 (JORT No. 55 of 29 June 2021) |
| Commands to pay | Official tariff; detailed receipt for every payment | Joint order of 25 June 2021 (JORT No. 55 of 29 June 2021) |
| Inspection reports | Official tariff; detailed receipt for every payment | Joint order of 25 June 2021 (JORT No. 55 of 29 June 2021) |
| Seizures | Official tariff; detailed receipt for every payment | Joint order of 25 June 2021 (JORT No. 55 of 29 June 2021) |
| Advisory work, audits, complex asset tracing, mediation | Fees set before the work begins | Agreement made with the client in advance |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are judicial officer fees fixed by law in Tunisia?
Largely, yes. Most judicial bailiff acts follow an official tariff set by the joint order (arrêté) of the Ministers of Justice and Finance of 25 June 2021 (JORT No. 55 of 29 June 2021). This covers services of process, commands to pay, inspection reports and seizures, and each payment comes with a detailed official receipt. Some assignments fall outside the tariff, however, such as advisory work, audits, complex asset tracing and mediation. For those, fees are set by a clear agreement made with the client before the work begins. This framework ensures that all litigants are treated equally before the public justice service. Before any action, the office provides a clear cost estimate, and the official per-act fee table is set out in our guide to bailiff fees in Tunisia (in French).
Can I receive an upfront fee estimate before action?
Yes. Maître Nabil Baffoun is committed to giving a clear cost estimate before any action. For tariff-based acts (service of process, inspection reports, commands to pay, seizures), the estimate follows the official schedule set by the joint order of 25 June 2021; for assignments with agreed fees, such as mediation or asset tracing, a fee agreement is proposed in advance. To receive an estimate, describe what you need and send the relevant documents (judgment, invoice, address of the place to inspect) by phone, WhatsApp or email. Every payment is confirmed by a detailed official receipt. Fee transparency is a core commitment of the office. The official per-act fee table is set out in our guide to bailiff fees in Tunisia (in French).