On June 20, 2022 amendments to the law On Enforcement Procedures, the Civil Code and several related acts changed how the Federal Bailiff Service works. The result is a shift toward more automated processes that expedite enforcement actions while easing burdens on individuals who have already settled their debts. In practice, cases against debtors may now open in an automated mode without direct involvement from a bailiff, and the same automation ensures that restrictions on a debtor who has paid are lifted promptly so the person can return to everyday life with minimal disruption.
Specifically, sixty days after a motorist is fined, the traffic police and the Federal Bailiff Service information systems automatically verify whether payment has been made by querying the Government Information System for State and Municipal Payments. If payment has not occurred, enforcement proceedings are initiated within three days. In parallel, the debtor’s phone number can be requested from mobile operators, enabling a robotic collection system to contact the individual directly. This contact strategy helps ensure timely notification and faster resolution of outstanding fines, aligned with the updated procedures described by authorities. The change is documented by the state system and is implemented to streamline collections while maintaining transparency in the process as reported by the Government Information System for State and Municipal Payments.
Additionally, the automation extends to identifying and freezing all payer accounts associated with the fine. The required amounts are debited automatically, after which the financial blocks are removed and all civil restrictions applied to the debtor are lifted. The overarching aim is to reduce administrative delays, improve clarity for debtors, and accelerate the overall enforcement cycle while preserving due process and rights of individuals as outlined in the updated legal framework. The automation is part of a broader modernization effort that seeks to integrate enforcement procedures with state payment networks and banking systems to ensure accurate, timely, and verifiable enforcement activities.