Rabbinical Courts Jurisdiction (Marriage and Divorce) Law (Amendment – Limiting the Duration of the Proceeding) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק שיפוט בתי דין רבניים (נישואין וגירושין) (תיקון - הגבלת משך זמן ההליך)
TL;DRThe bill requires rabbinical courts to conclude divorce proceedings within 90 days of the filing of the claim, with the option of an extension at the request of the parties.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill adds a section to the Rabbinical Courts Jurisdiction Law limiting the length of divorce proceedings: within 90 days of the filing of the claim, arguments and examination must be heard, and within a further 90 days testimony and evidence must be heard and a ruling issued. The court may extend each period at the request of both parties or for reasons to be recorded. In addition, periodic reporting is required from the director of the rabbinical courts to the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee on the number of claims that ended with the granting of a get.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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