exekútor

Exekútor is a court enforcement officer in Slovakia responsible for enforcing court judgments and other enforceable titles in civil proceedings. They are private professionals authorized by law to carry out enforcement activities and operate within the framework of the Exekučný poriadok (the Code of Court Enforcement) and related regulations. Exekútori are independent in their work and act on behalf of creditors or the courts to ensure compliance with enforceable obligations.

Powers and duties commonly include actions to recover monetary debts and other enforceable obligations. This can involve attaching wages or bank accounts, seizing movable or immovable property, placing liens, and organizing public auctions of seized assets. They may also enforce obligations arising from alimony, fines, or other monetary titles. Throughout enforcement, exekútor must respect due process and the rights of debtors, and they may provide information about settlement options or legally contested steps.

Procedural aspects: Enforcement begins with an enforceable title, such as a court judgment, notarial deed, or other recognized enforceable instrument. The exekútor notifies the parties, issues enforcement orders, and applies appropriate enforcement measures when required. Debtors have rights to respond, propose payment arrangements, or challenge certain actions within the bounds of the law.

Qualifications and oversight: To become an exekútor, a person must meet professional and ethical requirements, pass a qualification examination, and obtain a license. Exekútori operate as independent professionals and are subject to supervision and regulation under the applicable judicial and legal framework, including accountability for their conduct and compliance with statutory duties.