Chapter II Planned Trials
第二章 計画審理
Article 147-2Planned Progress of Litigation Proceedings
第百四十七条の二（訴訟手続の計画的進行）
The court and the parties, in order to achieve a fair and speedy trial, must endeavor to abide by the planned progress of litigation proceedings.
裁判所及び当事者は、適正かつ迅速な審理の実現のため、訴訟手続の計画的な進行を図らなければならない。
第百四十七条の三（審理の計画）
If due to the complexities of a case, such as the large number of particulars that must be examined or complications involving the same, or if due to any other circumstances, it is found to be necessary in order for the court to hold a fair and speedy trial, the court must consult with both parties and formulate a plan for trial based on the outcome of that consultation.
裁判所は、審理すべき事項が多数であり又は錯そうしているなど事件が複雑であることその他の事情によりその適正かつ迅速な審理を行うため必要があると認められるときは、当事者双方と協議をし、その結果を踏まえて審理の計画を定めなければならない。
A plan for trial as referred to in the preceding paragraph must specify the following particulars:
前項の審理の計画においては、次に掲げる事項を定めなければならない。
the time frame for arranging issues and evidence;
争点及び証拠の整理を行う期間
the time frame for examining witnesses and the parties themselves;
証人及び当事者本人の尋問を行う期間
the intended time frame for concluding oral arguments and rendering a judgment.
口頭弁論の終結及び判決の言渡しの予定時期
In addition to the particulars stated in the items of the preceding paragraph, the plan for trial referred to in paragraph (1) may specify the time frame for presenting allegations or evidence with regard to any specific matter, and any other particulars that are necessary from the perspective of the planned progress of litigation proceedings.
If the court finds it necessary in consideration of the current status of a trial, the status of the party's pursuit of litigation, and any other circumstances, the court may consult with both parties and modify the plan for trial referred to in paragraph (1) based on the outcome of the consultation.
裁判所は、審理の現状及び当事者の訴訟追行の状況その他の事情を考慮して必要があると認めるときは、当事者双方と協議をし、その結果を踏まえて第一項の審理の計画を変更することができる。