Folyamodás

Folyamodás is a Hungarian term referring to the act of appealing to a higher or different competent authority or making a formal request in a legal or administrative context. It denotes resorting to a remedy, request, or petition when a decision, action, or information is deemed unsatisfactory or unlawful. The concept is used broadly in Hungarian administrative and civil procedure to describe submitting a formal communication to seek redress or relief.

In practice, folyamodás can take several forms. It may be an administrative appeal to a public authority, a petition for information or clarification, or a request for reconsideration of a decision. It is distinct from fellebbezés, which is specifically an appeal against a court or administrative decision, and from kérelem or beadvány, which are petitions or motions that request a particular action or relief and may be directed to authorities or bodies. The exact requirements, such as form, content, and deadlines, are typically defined by applicable laws or regulations, and procedures may vary by sector or authority.

A folyamodás usually identifies the complainant, outlines the grounds for relief or information, attaches relevant evidence, and states the desired outcome. Authorities that receive such submissions are generally obliged to respond within statutory timeframes and to indicate the next steps in the procedure, including possible avenues for further appeal or escalation.

Etymologically, folyamodás derives from the verb folyamodik, meaning to resort to or appeal to. It remains a common shorthand for formal recourse within Hungarian public and legal processes.