# 民事訴訟法 / Code of Civil Procedure — 第七編 (Part 7) - Law: 民事訴訟法 (Code of Civil Procedure), 平成八年法律第百九号 - English title "Code of Civil Procedure": Ministry of Justice translation - Kind: Act — the distinction between 法律 (Act), 政令 (Cabinet Order), 省令 (Ministerial Order) and 条例 (local ordinance) decides who may issue it and what it may say. - Provision: 第七編 (Part 7) — address `pt-7` - Text: the text as amended with effect from 2028-12-23 (The date on which the Act Partially Amending the Civil Code, etc. (Act No. 45 of 2026) comes into force. The exact day is not fixed yet.) — NOT yet in force (revision 20281223_508AC0000000046) - URL (this text's page, at this provision): https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7 - The same address in the text in force (its wording there may differ): https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/pt-7 - Every provision below carries its address and its place on this text's page on the line under it. - Japanese text: e-Gov 法令検索, Digital Agency (デジタル庁). English: as marked on each line below. Only the Japanese as published by the government has legal effect; the text below is a copy of it. Every English rendering below is a translation and says which kind: the Ministry of Justice's translation, or this site's machine translation, whose model and date the Sources list names. They are never merged and never substituted for one another. The Ministry's English is given only where this text's Japanese is a wording the Ministry translated — the same as the text in force, or for a text not yet in force, a wording it translated ahead; every other paragraph's English is machine translation. --- ## 第七編　法定審理期間訴訟手続に関する特則 — Part VII Special Provisions on Court Proceedings in a Trial with a Statutory-Limited Duration on Expedited Civil Proceedings heading: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System pt-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7 ### 第三百八十一条の二（法定審理期間訴訟手続の要件） — (Requirements for Court Proceedings in a Trial with a Statutory-Limited Duration) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-381-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2 **第一項** 当事者は、裁判所に対し、法定審理期間訴訟手続による審理及び裁判を求める旨の申出をすることができる。ただし、次に掲げる訴えに関しては、この限りでない。 art-381-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-1 A party may file a request with the court seeking a trial and judicial decision through court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration ;provided, however, this does not apply to the actions stated in the following: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **一** 消費者契約に関する訴え art-381-2/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-1/item-1 an action involving a consumer contract; and Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **二** 個別労働関係民事紛争に関する訴え art-381-2/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-1/item-2 an action involving a civil dispute over an individual labor relationship. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 当事者の双方が前項の申出をした場合には、裁判所は、事案の性質、訴訟追行による当事者の負担の程度その他の事情に鑑み、法定審理期間訴訟手続により審理及び裁判をすることが当事者間の衡平を害し、又は適正な審理の実現を妨げると認めるときを除き、訴訟を法定審理期間訴訟手続により審理及び裁判をする旨の決定をしなければならない。当事者の一方が同項の申出をした場合において、相手方がその法定審理期間訴訟手続による審理及び裁判をすることに同意したときも、同様とする。 art-381-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-2 If both parties to the case make the request referred to in the preceding paragraph, the court must rule that it will try the action and reach a judicial decision through court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration, unless the court finds that doing this would be inequitable to either party or prevent a fair trial, in consideration of the nature of the case, the degree of burden that the parties would have to bear in conducting the litigation, and other circumstances. The same applies if one of the parties makes the request under that paragraph and the adverse party agrees to a trial and judicial decision through court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 第一項の申出及び前項後段の同意は、書面でしなければならない。ただし、口頭弁論又は弁論準備手続の期日においては、口頭ですることを妨げない。 art-381-2/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-3 A party must make the request under paragraph (1) or give their agreement under the second sentence of the preceding paragraph using a paper document; provided, however, that this does not preclude them from making an oral request or agreeing orally on a date for oral arguments or preparatory proceedings. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第四項** 訴訟が法定審理期間訴訟手続に移行したときは、通常の手続のために既に指定した期日は、法定審理期間訴訟手続のために指定したものとみなす。 art-381-2/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-4 If an action is transferred to court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration, the dates designated for regular proceedings are deemed to have been designated for the purpose of expedited civil proceedings. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第三百八十一条の三（法定審理期間訴訟手続の審理） — (Trials in Court Proceedings in a Trial with a Statutory-Limited Duration) caption: Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "(Trials in Court Proceedings in a Trial with a sSatutory-Limited Duration)" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4797/tb art-381-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3 **第一項** 前条第二項の決定があったときは、裁判長は、当該決定の日から二週間以内の間において口頭弁論又は弁論準備手続の期日を指定しなければならない。 art-381-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-1 When a ruling under paragraph (2) of the preceding Article is made, the presiding judge must designate a date for oral arguments or preparatory proceedings that is within two weeks after the date of ruling. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 裁判長は、前項の期日において、当該期日から六月以内の間において当該事件に係る口頭弁論を終結する期日を指定するとともに、口頭弁論を終結する日から一月以内の間において判決言渡しをする期日を指定しなければならない。 art-381-3/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-2 On the court date referred to in the preceding paragraph, the presiding judge must designate a date for concluding oral arguments in the case that is within six months after the current court date, and must designate a court date for rendering the judgment that is within one month after the date on which oral arguments are concluded. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 前条第二項の決定があったときは、当事者は、第一項の期日から五月（裁判所が当事者双方の意見を聴いて、これより短い期間を定めた場合には、その期間）以内に、攻撃又は防御の方法を提出しなければならない。 art-381-3/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-3 If a ruling as referred to in paragraph (2) of the preceding Article has been made, the parties must submit allegations and evidence within five months from the court date specified in paragraph (1) (or within the shorter period that the court designates after hearing the opinions of both parties, if applicable). Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第四項** 裁判所は、前項の期間が満了するまでに、当事者双方との間で、争点及び証拠の整理の結果に基づいて、法定審理期間訴訟手続の判決において判断すべき事項を確認するものとする。 art-381-3/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-4 The court is to confirm with both parties which matters will be decided in the judgment in court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration, based on the results of the arrangement of issues and evidence, before the expiration of the period referred to in the preceding paragraph. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第五項** 法定審理期間訴訟手続における証拠調べは、第一項の期日から六月（裁判所が当事者双方の意見を聴いて、これより短い期間を定めた場合には、その期間）以内にしなければならない。 art-381-3/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-5 The examination of evidence in court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration must be conducted within six months from the court date referred to in paragraph (1) (or within the shorter period that the court designates after hearing the opinions of both parties, if applicable). Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第六項** 法定審理期間訴訟手続における期日の変更は、第九十三条第三項の規定にかかわらず、やむを得ない事由がある場合でなければ、許すことができない。 art-381-3/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-6 Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 93, paragraph (3), the court may not permit a change of court dates in court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration unless there is a compelling reason. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第三百八十一条の四（通常の手続への移行） — (Transfer to Ordinary Proceedings) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-381-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-4 **第一項** 次に掲げる場合には、裁判所は、訴訟を通常の手続により審理及び裁判をする旨の決定をしなければならない。 art-381-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-4/par-1 In the following cases, the court must issue a ruling that the action will be tried and a judicial decision will be reached through ordinary proceedings: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **一** 当事者の双方又は一方が訴訟を通常の手続に移行させる旨の申出をしたとき。 art-381-4/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-4/par-1/item-1 if one or both parties enter a statement requesting that the case be transferred to ordinary proceedings; or Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **二** 提出された攻撃又は防御の方法及び審理の現状に照らして法定審理期間訴訟手続により審理及び裁判をするのが困難であると認めるとき。 art-381-4/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-4/par-1/item-2 if the court finds that it will be difficult to try the action or reach a judicial decision through court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration in light of the allegations and evidence submitted and the status of the trial. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 前項の決定に対しては、不服を申し立てることができない。 art-381-4/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-4/par-2 No appeal may be entered against the ruling stated in the preceding paragraph. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 訴訟が通常の手続に移行したときは、法定審理期間訴訟手続のため既に指定した期日は、通常の手続のために指定したものとみなす。 art-381-4/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-4/par-3 If a case is transferred to ordinary proceedings, the dates designated for court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration must be deemed to have been designated for the purpose of ordinary litigation proceedings. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第三百八十一条の五（法定審理期間訴訟手続の電子判決書） — (Electronic Judgments in Court Proceedings in a Trial with a Statutory-Limited Duration) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-381-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-5 **第一項** 法定審理期間訴訟手続の電子判決書には、事実として、請求の趣旨及び原因並びにその他の攻撃又は防御の方法の要旨を記録するものとし、理由として、第三百八十一条の三第四項の規定により当事者双方との間で確認した事項に係る判断の内容を記録するものとする。 art-381-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-5/par-1 In an electronic judgment in court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration, the important points of the prayer for relief and the statement of the claims as well as other allegations and evidence must be recorded as the facts, and the details of the determination concerning the matters confirmed with both parties pursuant to the provisions of Article 381-3, paragraph (4) must be recorded as the grounds. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第三百八十一条の六（控訴の禁止） — (Prohibition of Appeal) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-381-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-6 **第一項** 法定審理期間訴訟手続の終局判決に対しては、控訴をすることができない。ただし、訴えを却下した判決に対しては、この限りでない。 art-381-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-6/par-1 It is not permissible to appeal to the court of second instance against the final judgment in court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration; provided, however, that this does not apply to a judgment denying an action. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第三百八十一条の七（異議） — (Objection) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-381-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-7 **第一項** 法定審理期間訴訟手続の終局判決に対しては、訴えを却下した判決を除き、電子判決書の送達を受けた日から二週間の不変期間内に、その判決をした裁判所に異議を申し立てることができる。ただし、その期間前に申し立てた異議の効力を妨げない。 art-381-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-7/par-1 A party may file an objection to the final judgment in court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration, other than a judgment denying the action, with the court that has entered that judgment, within an inalterable time frame of two weeks after the day on which the electronic judgment is served; provided, however, that this does not preclude the validity of an objection filed prior to that time. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 第三百五十八条から第三百六十条まで及び第三百六十四条の規定は、前項の異議について準用する。 art-381-7/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-7/par-2 The provisions of Article 358 through Article 360 as well as Article 364 apply mutatis mutandis to the objection under the preceding paragraph. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第三百八十一条の八（異議後の審理及び裁判） — (Trial and Judicial Decision After the Filing of an Objection) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-381-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-8 **第一項** 適法な異議があったときは、訴訟は、口頭弁論の終結前の程度に復する。この場合においては、通常の手続によりその審理及び裁判をする。 art-381-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-8/par-1 If a lawful objection is filed, litigation returns to the stage it was at before the conclusion of oral arguments. In such a case, the trial is conducted and the judicial decision is reached through ordinary proceedings. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 前項の異議の申立ては、執行停止の効力を有する。 art-381-8/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-8/par-2 An objection under the preceding paragraph has the effect of a stay of enforcement. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 裁判所は、異議後の判決があるまで、法定審理期間訴訟手続の終局判決の執行の停止その他必要な処分を命ずることができる。 art-381-8/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-8/par-3 The court may stay the enforcement of the final judgment in court proceedings in a trial with a statutory-limited duration or reach any other necessary disposition until a judgment has been reached after the filing of an objection. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第四項** 第三百六十二条及び第三百六十三条の規定は、第一項の審理及び裁判について準用する。 art-381-8/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-8/par-4 The provisions of Article 362 and Article 363 apply mutatis mutandis to a trial and judicial decision under paragraph (1). Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System --- ## Cites - art-381-2/par-2: 前項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の二第一項 (Article 381-2, paragraph (1)), art-381-2/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-1 - art-381-2/par-3: 第一項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の二第一項 (Article 381-2, paragraph (1)), art-381-2/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-1 - art-381-2/par-3: 前項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の二第二項 (Article 381-2, paragraph (2)), art-381-2/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-2 - art-381-3/par-1: 前条第二項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の二第二項 (Article 381-2, paragraph (2)), art-381-2/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-2 - art-381-3/par-2: 前項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の三第一項 (Article 381-3, paragraph (1)), art-381-3/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-1 - art-381-3/par-3: 前条第二項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の二第二項 (Article 381-2, paragraph (2)), art-381-2/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-2/par-2 - art-381-3/par-3: 第一項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の三第一項 (Article 381-3, paragraph (1)), art-381-3/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-1 - art-381-3/par-4: 前項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の三第三項 (Article 381-3, paragraph (3)), art-381-3/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-3 - art-381-3/par-5: 第一項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の三第一項 (Article 381-3, paragraph (1)), art-381-3/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-1 - art-381-3/par-6: 第九十三条第三項 → 民事訴訟法 第九十三条第三項 (Article 93, paragraph (3)), art-93/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-1/ch-5/from-art-92-2#art-93/par-3 - art-381-4/par-2: 前項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の四第一項 (Article 381-4, paragraph (1)), art-381-4/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-4/par-1 - art-381-5/par-1: 第三百八十一条の三第四項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の三第四項 (Article 381-3, paragraph (4)), art-381-3/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-3/par-4 - art-381-7/par-2: 第三百五十八条から第三百六十条まで → 民事訴訟法 第三百五十八条 (Article 358), art-358 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-5#art-358 - art-381-7/par-2: 第三百五十八条から第三百六十条まで → 民事訴訟法 第三百五十九条 (Article 359), art-359 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-5#art-359 - art-381-7/par-2: 第三百五十八条から第三百六十条まで → 民事訴訟法 第三百六十条 (Article 360), art-360 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-5#art-360 - art-381-7/par-2: 第三百六十四条 → 民事訴訟法 第三百六十四条 (Article 364), art-364 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-5#art-364 - art-381-7/par-2: 前項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の七第一項 (Article 381-7, paragraph (1)), art-381-7/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-7/par-1 - art-381-8/par-2: 前項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の八第一項 (Article 381-8, paragraph (1)), art-381-8/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-8/par-1 - art-381-8/par-4: 第三百六十二条 → 民事訴訟法 第三百六十二条 (Article 362), art-362 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-5#art-362 - art-381-8/par-4: 第三百六十三条 → 民事訴訟法 第三百六十三条 (Article 363), art-363 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-5#art-363 - art-381-8/par-4: 第一項 → 民事訴訟法 第三百八十一条の八第一項 (Article 381-8, paragraph (1)), art-381-8/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/code-of-civil-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-7#art-381-8/par-1 --- ## Sources - claude-opus-5-5 — Corrections to the Ministry of Justice's English of paragraphs, written 2026-10-18 - 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