Regulatory Alerts2013-02-23
Royal Decree-Law 3/2013, of February 22, modifying the regime of fees in the field of the Administration of Justice and the system of free legal aid
The Spanish State issued Royal Decree-Law 3/2013 to amend the fee regime for the Administration of Justice and the free legal aid system, aiming to prevent excessive financial burdens on citizens and ensure coherence with upcoming legislative reforms. The decree introduces exemptions for consumer arbitration awards, establishes lower fee rates for natural persons, and raises income thresholds for free legal aid eligibility to benefit vulnerable groups. Additionally, it mandates the rapid destruction of seized drugs to address safety concerns and regularizes public employee pension contributions following the suppression of extra payments.
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