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2 July, 2009
The Session of the Criminal Justice Reform Inter
Agency Coordinating Council
On 2 July, 2009 the Ministry of Justice hosted the third session of the
Criminal Justice Reform Inter-Agency Coordinating Council co-chaired by the
Miniser of Justice – Zurab Adeishvili and the Minister of Corrections and
Legal Assistance – Dimitri Shashkin. The Council session was attended by the
representatives of EC Delegation to Georgia as well as representatives of
legislative and governmental bodies of Georgia, non-governnmental and
international organizations.
During its third session the Council adopted revised criminal justice
Strategy and Action Plan which includes the following parts: Legal Aid
Service, Juvenile Justice, Penitentiary, Probation, Criminal Procedure
Legislation, Administrative Violations Code, Judiciary, Prosecution, Police
and Legal Education.
Furthermore, the Council has instructed the Secretariat of the Inter-Agency
Coordination Council to monitor the implementation of the Strategy and
Action Plan on permanent basis.
25 May, 2009
The Session of the Criminal Justice Reform Inter Agency
Coordinating Council
The Session of the Criminal
Justice Reform Inter Agency Coordinating Council
On 18 May, 2009 the session of the Criminal Justice Reform Inter-Agency
Coordinating Council was held at the Ministry of Justice of Georgia,
attended by the Miniser of Justice – Zurab Adeishvili, Minister of
Corrections and Legal Aid – Dimitri Shashkin, Head of the EC delegation
to Georgia – H.E. Per Eklund, as well as representatives of legislative
and governmental bodies of Georgia, nongovernnmental and international
organizations.
The stretegies on Juvenile Justice, Penal System Reform and Probation
were adopted at the Council session. The Council also discussed on the
Integrated Case Management System project elaborated by the Workling
Group on Statistics. The Criminal Justice Reform Coordination Council
will continue working in the field of criminal justice reform
development in order to update the whole Strategy.
Draft Strategies on Juvenile Justice, Penitentiary and Probation
7
May, 2009
Information concerning the beating of the
journalist, Nikoloz Avaliani and the replacement of the measure of
constraint in respect to the accused persons
On the basis of the motion of the Patriarch of Georiga,
Melor Vachnadze, Giorgi oniani, Revaz Revazishvili, persons accused for the
beating of the journalist Nikoloz Avaliani, , have been subject to the
replacement of the measure of constraint and released from the imprisonment.
7
May, 2009
The Meeting
with the Ministry of Justice and EC Delegation
On 6 May, 2009, the meeting
with the Minister of Justice of Georgia Zurab Adeishvili and Head of the EC
Delegation in Georgia Ambassador Per Eklund was held at the Ministry of
Justice of Georgia. The meeting was attended by the Minster of Corrections
and Legal Aid Issues Dimitri Shashkin and other representatives of EC
Delegation and Ministry of Justice of Georgia.
The meeting was dedicated to
a new EU-funded project “Capacity Building in Support of Rule of Law in
Georgia” (implementation organization – Hulla & Co Human Dynamics KG)
launched on 6 May, 2009 in Tbilisi. This project is the continuation of the
EU support to the justice sector reforms in Georgia. The duration of the
project will be 30 months with total value of Euros 2.7 m. It will continue
the support provided through the past 2,5 years by another the EU-funded
project “Support to the Reform of the Ministry of Justice”.
The overall objective of the
project is to support the Georgian Ministry of Justice as well as the
Ministry of Corrections and Legal Aid Issues in conducting and implementing
the criminal justice reform programme, reforming probation and legal aid
system countrywide. In order to achieve this goal the project and its 6 Key
Experts will implement a series of activities including provision of legal
and management expertise, sharing know-how, training and various study
tours. The Civil Registry will benefit from further support in introduction
of electronic passport system.
The specific objectives of
the project’s two components are:
Component 1: Capacity
Building of the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Corrections and Legal
Aid Issues to ensure implementation of the Strategy of the Reform of the
Criminal Legislation of Georgia, endorsed by the government and President in
2005.
Component 2:
Strengthen capacities of the Ministry of Justice for better implementation
of international Obligations of Georgia.
During the meeting the
Minister emphasized importance of the project as it represents a
continuation of the successful partnership between the Government of Georgia
(particularly the Ministry of Justice) and the EC Delegation within the
context of the general support in legal and administrative reforms:”The
Criminal Justice remains a priority for the Government; respectively
strengthening/capacity building of relevant governmental agencies would be
an asset in this direction”.
27 February,
2009
Contest for
Vacant Position in Lagodekhi Office of the CRA
The Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia has
announced a contest for a vacant position of a head of the Division of Civil
Acts Registration of Lagodekhi office.
Requirements of the contest: the higher education, 2-3 years of working
experience, computer skills, knowledge of legislation regulating the CRA
activity.
Interested persons should submit the documents to HR Management Division of
the Civil Registry Agency (67a Tsereteli Avenue, Tbilisi) until March 12,
2009.
Additional Information may be received on the website of the Agency:
www.cra.gov.ge , or on the following telephone numbers: 35 79 20; 35 79 21;
35 79 22; 35 79 23.
26 February,
2009
414 Persons
Named Shio Reside in Georgia
According to the information provided by the Civil Registry Agency of the
Ministry of Justice, 414 persons named Shio reside in Georgia. 3 of them
were born this year and 15 of them in 2008.
On February 26, the Orthodox Church of Georgia celebrates commemoration day
of Shio Mghvimeli (VI century).
With respect to this day, Information and Analytical Division of the CRA has
conducted survey on the basis of issued identification documents.
Such surveys became possible after creation of integrated electronic
database at the Civil Registry agency.
25 February, 2009
Boundaries of
Registration Zones of Tbilisi and Mtskheta Has Changed
The National Agency of Public Registry of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia
has changed the boundaries of Tbilisi and Mtskheta registration zones.
Since the administrative boundaries of Tbilisi have widened, problems
connected to registration zones occurred frequently.
Changes, accomplished by the National Agency of Public Registry, are part of
the process of determination of administrative and registration boundaries
of Mtskheta.
At the moment boundaries of Tbilisi registration zone cover the whole
territory of Dighomi including village Dighomi.
Aforesaid change will not impact the owners of immovable property located on
the territory of Dighomi, they can apply for ownership right registration as
the registration office of Tbilisi, so the registration office of Mtskheta.
The National Agency of Public Registry continues activities to determine
boundaries of all registration zones throughout Georgia.
24 February, 2009
Contest for
the Position of Lecturer of Customer Service Skills
The Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia has
announced the contest for the position of lecturer of customer service
skills.
Requirements of the contest: the higher education, at least two years of
training experience (desirably in the related field), computer skills.
Interested persons should submit the documents to HR Management Division of
the Civil Registry Agency (67a Tsereteli Avenue, Tbilisi) until 6th of
March.
Additional information may be received on the website of the Agency:
www.cra.gov.ge
, or on the following telephone number: 35 79 21.
23 February, 2009
Public
Registry Does Not Register Ownership Right to Deceased
The National Agency of Public Registry reminds the population that it does
not register ownership right to deceased.
For registration of bequeathed property of deceased, heir should submit the
bequest, issued by a notary, along with other registration documentation in
order the fact of succession to be determined.
It is noteworthy, that in case of commencement of succession by notary,
reference-description from the Archives of Technical Inventory and documents
confirming property ownership right of deceased is not obligatory.
In aforesaid cases inheriting has become possible since the amendment was
introduced to the Law on “Ownership right registration of immovable
property” (2007).
Before the amendment, in case of death of the testator the property should
be registered on the deceased and afterwards on the heir.
Along with facilitation of the procedure, the registration fee for inherited
property has decreased noticeably due to the amendment.
20 February, 2009
According to
Data Provided by the CRA, Fertility Rate Has Noticeably Increased in Georgia
Marriage and fertility rate has noticeably increased in Georgia, which
denotes improvement of demographic background.
Head of the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, Mr.
Giorgi Vashadze discussed the abovementioned issues on today’s
press-conference. He introduced statistic analysis of work carried out by
the CRA in 2008.
According to his information, the number of marriage and birth registrations
was stably increasing during the last years: 41,648 first birth
registrations were carried out in 2005, 45,931 in 2006, 48,026 in 2007 and
57,267 in 2008.
In 2005, 18,141 couples registered wedlock in the CRA, 21,876 in 2006,
25,925 in 2007 and 31,318 in 2008.
Increase of percentage rate of marriage and birth registration is as
follows: in 2008 the number of birth registrations increased by 19% in
comparison with 2007. In comparison with 2005, the number of birth
registrations increased by 37% in 2008.
In 2008 the number of marriage registrations increased by 20% in comparison
with 2007, while in comparison with 2005, the number of marriage
registrations increased by 72% in 2008.
Marriage and birth rate growth continues in 2009: in January 2008 was
registered birth of 4,290 babies, while in January 2009 the number increased
to 4,750.
In 2008 was registered 2,281 marriages, while in 2009, 2,339 couples
registered wedlock in the territorial offices of the Civil Registry Agency.
“It denotes obvious improvement of demographic background. Until 2005,
marriage and fertility rate was decreasing, since 2005 it was stably
increasing. The biggest growth was fixed in 2008 and it continues in 2009.
Information on deteriorated demographic background is spread often. We are
ready to share aforesaid information to authors of the information as the
statistic data indicates the opposite” – mentioned Giorgi Vashadze.
According to his statement, demographic growth is connected to economic
growth. Growth of fertility is also connected to initiative of the
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia on standing godfather to the 3rd child.
It is noteworthy, that according to statistic data, the CRA served 1,317,023
citizens and organizations in 2008. Last year, 400,458 citizen’s ID cards
and 306,483 citizen’s passports were issued by the territorial offices of
the Civil Registry Agency.
20 February, 2009
Restoration of
the First Printed Books Has Started in the National Archives
In
the restoration and microfilming laboratory of the National Archives of the
Ministry of Justice has started the restoration of the oldest printed books
– the Gospel, printed in 1709, and the Contakion (collection of rules of
liturgy and divine service) dated by 1710.
Both books were printed by the King Vakhtang VI in 1709 in the first
Georgian printing-house founded in Tbilisi. After the restoration of books,
exhibition of the books of virtu will be opened in the National Archives.
The exhibition will be dedicated to 300th anniversary of Georgian
printing-house foundation.
Ecclesiastical books printed in XVIII-XIX centuries, such as Georgian
Alphabet and “Tsigni Sakitkhavi”, in Persian, Arabic, Armenian, Jewish,
German, Polish, Russian and French languages, are the most remarkable among
printed books kept in the National Archives.
790 manuscript books of virtu are being kept in the National Archives.
19 February,
2009
Survey
Dedicated to the Commemoration Day of Solomon II
According to data provided by the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of
Justice, 2,145 boys named Solomon reside in Georgia.
On February 20, the Orthodox Church of Georgia celebrates commemoration day
of the King Solomon II (1815). With respect to this day, Information and
Analytical Division of the CRA has conducted survey on the basis of issued
identification documents.
Such surveys became possible after creation of integrated electronic
database at the Civil Registry Agency.
19 February, 2009
Information
from the Archives of Technical Inventory is Available via Internet
Receiving information from the Archives of Technical Inventory via internet
is available in 15 territorial offices of the National Agency of Public
Registry. Those offices are: Tbilisi, Zugdidi, Gardabani, Mtskheta, Gori,
Kaspi, Bolnisi, Khobi, Senaki, Marneuli, Khashuri, Akhaltsikhe, Borjomi,
Rustavi, Kareli.
Aforesaid service enables citizens to fill in an electronic application, pay
the fee for NAPR service, which is set by the Law, by plastic card and send
it to the database of the Agency via the NAPR website (
www.reestri.gov.ge ) staying at home
or in the office.
Citizens will receive required documents (a reference-description, an
inventory plan, information on ownership right to immovable thing and a copy
of document from the Archives of Technical Inventory, etc) also via the
internet in fixed term.
Although the electronic document does not have a signature of registering
clerk and seal of the NAPR, it still has legal effect and can be used by any
administrative and private institutions.
The Archives of Technical Inventory was transmitted to the National Agency
of Public registry in 2004, and was placed at the registration offices.
18
February, 2009
Justice
Sector Donor Coordination
Meeting
On February 18, 2009, the Ministry of Justice of Georgia with the assistance
of the European Union/Human Dynamics (Support to the Reform of the Ministry
of Justice) organized Justice Sector Donor Coordination Meeting at Bazaleti
Tourism Complex. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Justice of
Georgia – Mr. Zurab Adeishvili, and attended by the Minister of
Penitentiary, Probation and Legal Aid – Mr. Dimitry Shashkin, Head of the EC
delegation to Georgia – H.E. Per Eklund, as well as representatives of
Parliament of Georgia, International Embassies and missions/organizations,
including USAID, UNICEF, OSCE, COE, SIDA, OSGF, GTZ, PRI, American Bar
Association, the Norwegian Mission of Rule of Law Advisers to Georgia.
The Meeting aimed to coordinate government led and donor supported
activities in justice sphere and to provide a forum where the Minister of
Justice as well as the Minister of Probation, Penitentiary and Legal could
personally interact and discuss all relevant developments and priorities in
justice sphere. “I would encourage discussion regarding the future modes of
cooperation: we think it is important to identify leading priorities in the
justice sphere and direct our combined forces towards well-defined
objectives in a time bound and transparent manner. I also hope that this
Meeting represents an opportunity to elaborate over new initiatives from the
Government side and share those views with the international community for
further considerations and possible support”- noted the Minister of Justice.
The meeting started with the presentations of the main projects within the
Ministry of Justice, followed by the brief interventions by all invited
organizations regarding the programs/projects they either implement or
support in the justice sphere in Georgia.
As a result of the meeting, the following priorities were identified for the
Ministry of Justice: Implementation of the Draft Criminal Procedure Code and
Code on Imprisonment, Integrated Case Management System and Community
Prosecution (with the special emphasis on Children in Conflict with Law).
The priorities Identified by the Ministry of Penitentiary, Probation and
Legal Aid were Rehabilitation Projects within the Penitentiary, Improved
Healthcare System within the Penitentiary, Strengthening Probation System.
The Ministry of Justice hopes that the meeting was reciprocally productive
and will serve as a good basis for further successful cooperation.
18 February, 2009
CRA Announced
Internship Contest
An internship contest was announced in the Civil Registry Agency of the
Ministry of justice. Receiving documents of interested persons will begin on
February 19.
Persons with higher education and students of last faculty can take part in
the contest.
Contest will be held by three stages: testing, computer skills (Windows,
Word, Excel), interview.
Interested persons should submit necessary documentation to HR Division of
the Civil Registry Agency until March 6, 2009.
Additional information may be received on the website of the CRA:
www.cra.gov.ge or on the following
telephone numbers: 35 79 20; 35 79 21; 35 79 22; 35 79 23.
18 February, 2009
Recognition of
Ownership Right on Land Plot in 10 Working Days
Before the enactment of legislative amendment term for this service was set
to 6 months. Service fee for ownership right registration is set by the law
and it amounts to GEL 300. It comprises:
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Fee for
registration of creation of right in immovable thing – GEL 300;
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Fee for
issuance of reference-description from the Archives of Technical
Inventory;
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Fee for
public law restriction and tax lien/hypothec;
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Fee for
issuance of reference on legal condition;
It is noteworthy,
that by the amendment, physical persons are released from fee for
recognition of ownership right to a legally used land plot, which used to be
paid to state budget.
For registration of ownership right, a customer legally using a land plot
must present an application, a document confirming use of land, a cadastral
drawing, a receipt confirming payment of registration fee and other
documentation prescribed by laws.
The National Agency of Public Registry reminds population that based on the
legislative amendments introduced by the Parliament of Georgia in December,
2008, recognition of ownership right to a legally used land plot is being
carried out by the NAPR. Until then the aforesaid function was accomplished
by the standing commission of the local self-governing authorities.
Additional information may be received on the following telephone numbers:
48 12 48; 48 12 49.
18 February,
2009
2,741 Persons
Named Arseni Reside in Georgia
According to data provided by the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of
Justice, 2,741 persons named Arseni reside in Georgia.
On February 19 the Orthodox Church of Georgia celebrates commemoration day
of ecclesiastic Arsen from Ikalto (1127).
With respect to this day, Information and Analytical Division of the CRA has
conducted survey on the basis of issued identification documents.
Such surveys became possible after creation of integrated electronic
database at the Civil Registry Agency.
13 February,
2009
“Tamar” is
Second Most Popular Feminine Name
According to the data provided by the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry
of Justice of Georgia, “Tamar” is second most popular feminine name. “Nino”
remains the most popular feminine name.
On February 13 the Orthodox Church of Georgia celebrates commemoration day
of the Queen Tamar. With respect to this day, Information and Analytical
Division of the Civil Registry Agency has conducted survey on the basis of
issued documents. The survey revealed that overall 76,310 girls named Tamar
live in Georgia.
The survey comprises as the name Tamar, so the other forms of it, such as:
Tamari, Tamara, Tamuna, Tamriko, Tako, etc. It is noteworthy, that the
popularity of name Tamar noticeably increased in 80s.
Such surveys became possible after creation of integrated electronic
database at the Civil Registry Agency.
12 February,
2009
Recognition of
Property Right on Land Plot in NAPR
Since December 2008, the legitimation of owned land plot is being carried
out by the National Agency of Public Registry on the basis of legislative
amendments introduced by the Parliament of Georgia. Until then the given
function was accomplished by the standing commission of the local
self-governing bodies.
Terms of service have also revised: the National Agency of Public Registry
to make a decision on whether to carry over a land plot to private property
or not in ten working days instead of six months.
Person, who has no documents confirming property, is also recognized as an
owner on the basis of legislative amendment, though in the Archives of
Technical Inventory one is registered as willful user until 1994.
Currently, there are 911 applications on receiving property right on land
plot, 150 of them are satisfied. About 60 citizens apply the National Agency
of Public Registry on abovementioned issue daily.
Additional information can be received on the following telephone numbers:
48 12 48; 48 12 49.
11 February, 2009
Information on
Lien and Tax Lien/Hypothec Can Be Obtained via Internet from Thirteen
Territorial Registration Offices of NAPR
The National Agency of Public Registry under the Ministry of Justice
continues improvement of customer service. Now it is already possible to
obtain information on lien and tax lien/hypothec via internet from Tbilisi,
Gardabani, Telavi, Mtskheta, Rustavi, Gori, Kutaisi, Batumi, Khelvachauri,
Zugdidi, Poti, Kaspi and Ozurgeti registration offices.
The electronic registry of lien and tax lien/hypothec (
www.napr.gov.ge ) enables a customer to
see the data concerning applications (contents, their status, decisions made
by NAPR concerning the applications, etc. and registered lien and tax
lien/hypothec.
This service significantly facilitates activities of private companies,
which often need to present references on lien to different organizations
(for instance, to participate in a tender). It is possible to fill in an
electronic application for receiving a reference on lien and information on
tax lien/hypothec, and send the filled application to the database of the
public registry via internet. A registration office will prepare appropriate
document within the term determined by law and the customers may receive it
electronically.
11 February,
2009
Document
Issuance Continues in Zugdidi
About 5,000 ID Cards were issued for pupils of Zugdidi region within the
framework of pupil registration programme.
According to the information provided by Zugdidi Territorial Office of the
Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice, issuance of ID Cards has
completed in schools of 30 villages of Zugdidi region. At the moment ID
cards are being issued to pupils of Zugdidi schools.
Within the next few days documents will be transmitted to 470 pupils of
Akaki Tsereteli Public School №1.
The pupil registration project is being implemented by the Civil Registry
Agency and the Ministry of Education and Science.
Within the framework of abovementioned programme, ID Cards are being issued
to all pupils aged 14 and older, those pupils who have not turned 14 are
registered at the place of residence of their parents and are given personal
numbers.
Since April 14, 2008, citizens of Georgia aged 14 and older are obliged to
receive ID cards. Receiving ID cards by citizens who have not reached 14 is
optional.
The school number and grade is also indicated while registering pupils at
school.
The fact of upcoming online access of the Ministry of Education and Science
to registration based database of the Civil Registry is rather important.
The registration is free of charge; photo base of pupils is being created
during the process. Employees of the Territorial Office of the CRA are going
to schools, which releases children from necessity to go to the Territorial
Office for the personal number.
The end of pupil registration process at schools is scheduled for May.
10 February,
2009
Index of
Enforced Cases Increases
According to the data provided by the Division of Statistics and Analysis of
the National Enforcement Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, index of
enforced cases of January has increased in comparison with December 2008.
2,367 cases enforced in January 2009 and GEL 545,238.72 transferred to the
state budget. The number of cases enforced in December 2008 amounted to
2,258.
According to the data provided by the National Enforcement Bureau, 1,571
cases were enforced and GEL 200,484.78 transferred to the state budget by
the Bureaus of eastern Georgia in January 2009. Bureaus of western Georgia
enforced 796 cases and transferred GEL 344,753.94.
10
February, 2009
The
Restoration of Photo Albums of the National Archives is Completed
Three
photo albums of the XIX century have been restored in the laboratory of the
document restoration of the National Archives of the Ministry of Justice of
Georgia.
Two albums, unifying 758 (first album) and 544 (second album)
photopositives, of famous photographer N. Sagharadze are among restored
documents. Photos are taken in 1880-1917.
Photo album of lithographic works was also restored. It includes
lithographic photos of such famous artists as Gr. Gagarin, V. Tim, D. Grimm,
Teixel and 35 unknown authors. Russian-Turkish war, churches and monasteries
of Kiev, Kurds, residing in Karsi, Hindus and views of Karsi and Akhalkalaki
are depicted on the photos. The album is dated by 1849-1858.
In the laboratory of the restoration stains have been removed from
photopositives; each photo and album sheet was processed by chemical and
technical methods. The album was bound and covered again.
10
February, 2009
About 1,500
Citizens Applied NAPR for Accelerated Registration Service
In January 2009, 1,323 citizens applied the National Agency of Public
Registry of the Ministry of justice for accelerated registration service.
1,036 of them received an extract on the day of submitting an application.
Accelerated registration service has become possible to citizens since
December 27, 2008 on the basis of Law on “Fee for Service Rendered by the
National Agency of Public Registry”. Legislative amendments determined new
terms and fee rates for accelerated registration service:
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Registration
of creation of right in immovable thing or change in the registered
right in immovable thing: 4 working days – GEL 50, 1 working day – GEL
150, the day of submitting an application – GEL 200.
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Property
right registration of legal ownership on land: 10 working days – Gel
300; registration of pledge on movable thing and intangible property, or
registration of change in the registered pledge on movable thing or
intangible property: 3 working days – GEL 30, the day of submitting an
application – GEL 200, 1 working day – GEL 150.
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Registration
of issuance of mortgage certificate, change in or addition of legal
comments to it: 3 working days – GEL 50.
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Registration
of change in the registered lien on thing and intangible property: 3
working days – GEL 20.
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Immediate
attesting of signature from the agreement – GEL 5.
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Issuance of
an extract from the Registry of Rights in Immovable Things: 1 working
day – GEL 15, the day of submitting an application – GEL 50.
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Issuance of
an extract from the Registry of Rights in Movable Things and Intangible
Property: 1 working day – GEL 15.
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Issuance of
cadastral plan: 2 working days – GEL 5.
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Issuance of
cadastral map: 4 working days – one page of paper version – GEL 10,
digital version: 10,000 sq. m. (1 hectare) – GEL 5.
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Issuance of a
reference on lien: 1 working day – GEL 7.
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Issuance of
information regarding data, kept at the Public Registry at the moment of
request, on rights in thing or intangible property, lien or/and tax
lien/hypothec: 4 working days – GEL 10, the day of submitting an
application – GEL 30, 1 working day – GEL 20.
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Issuance of
information regarding the right in an immovable from the Archives of
Technical Inventory: 4 working days – GEL 7, the day of submitting an
application – GEL 20, 1 working day – GEL 15.
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Issuance of
an inventory plan from the Archives of Technical Inventory: 4 working
days – GEL 5, the day of submitting an application – GEL 20, 1 working
day – GEL 15.
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Issuance of
reference-description from the Archives of Technical Inventory: 4
working days – GEL 5, the day of submitting an application – GEL 30, 1
working day – GEL 20.
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Issuance of a
copy of Archives document: 4 working days – 1 page – GEL 0.50, the day
of submitting an application – additional GEL 5.
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Issuance of
ortho-photo: 4 working days – one page of paper version – GEL 10,
digital version: 10,000 sq. m. (1 hectare) – GEL 5.
6
February, 2009
Georgia
Submitted an Inter-State application Against the Russian Federation to the
European Court of Human Rights
On February 6, 2009 the Government of Georgia submitted an inter-state
application against Russian Federation to the European Court of Human Rights
(Strasbourg) on massive breaches of human rights accomplished by the Russian
Government on the territory of Georgia. The Application comprises breaches
of the European Convention on Human Rights and its Protocols by the Russian
Federation under the following provisions:
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Breach of the
Article 2 of the Convention for Right to Life relating air bombardment
as well as activities accomplished by the infantry and separatists under
control of Russia.
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Article 3 of
the Convention for Prohibition of Torture relating facts on torture and
inhuman attitude towards peaceful populace accomplished as by Russian
troops, so by the Ossetian separatists.
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Article 5 of
the Convention for Right to Liberty and Security relating hostage taking
of peaceful populace.
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Article 8 of
the Convention for Right to Respect for Private and Family Life relating
forcing peaceful populace to forsake their accommodations.
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Massive
breaches of the Article 13 of the Convention for Right to an Effective
Remedy and Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 of the Convention for Protection
of Property by the Russian Federation.
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Breach of
Article 2 of Protocol of the Convention for Right to Education.
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Breach of
Article 2 of Protocol No. 4 of the Convention for Freedom of Movement.
Abovementioned application to the European Court of Human Rights against the
Russian Federation represents consecutive sequel of the proceeding triggered
on August 11, 2008.
On August 11, 2008 the Government of Georgia applied the European Court of
Human Rights to indicate interim measures to the Russian Federation.
On August 12, 2008 the European Court obliged the Russian Federation to act
in full compliance with the Convention and to avoid any facts exposing to
danger life and health of the population.
Since no actions have been taken by the Russian Federation in order to
protect the human rights, the European Court of Human Rights has adjourned
the interim measure for several times in order to indicate the obligation
for the protection of human rights.
It is particularly noteworthy that it is the first precedent when the
European Court has involved in an inter-state dispute in such a manner.
6 February, 2009
More Than
80,000 People Named David Live in Georgia
According to data provided by the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of
Justice, 81,706 people named David live in Georgia. This name is second most
popular masculine name in Georgia.
On February 8 the Orthodox Church of Georgia celebrates commemoration day of
the king David the Builder. With respect to this day, Information and
Analytical Division of the CRA has conducted survey.
The survey included as the name David, so the other forms of it, such as:
Dato, Datuna, Data, etc. It is noteworthy that name David keeps its
popularity since 60s of previous century.
Top five masculine names of all ages in Georgia are as follow: Giorgi,
David, Zurab, Levan and Aleksandre.
6 February, 2009
95 Notaries
Use the Web-Based Software of NAPR
The web-based software for rights and applications, developed by the
National Agency of Public Registry of the Ministry of Justice is used by 95
notaries throughout Georgia. They conducted the Memorandum on Cooperation
with the NAPR and as authorized users of the software, they can search for
information stored in the database throughout the NAPR website:
www.reestri.gov.ge.
This software also allows notaries to deal with registration offices on
behalf of their customers, submit documents for registration and obtain the
needed documents. With this software the notaries save their time and offer
fast and inexpensive service to customers.
Notaries also faced difficulties because of fraud references on arrested
property. Currently, they can verify validity of a reference through the
web-based software.
About 300 private companies, along with notaries, are the authorized users
of the web-based software of the National Agency of Public Registry
throughout Georgia.
5
February,
2009
Swedish
Experts are on a Working Visit in NAPR
Swedish experts, Mr. Clifford Skareng, Tobias Lundberg and Christian
Oswaldsson are on a working visit in the National Registry of Public
Registry.
The purpose of the visit is to conduct the research and analysis for the
establishment of the back-up system at NAPR, identify the need of support to
NAPR in this area and provide recommendations.
The working visit is financed by the SIDA-founded project “Capacity Building
and Improved Client Service at NAPR”.
5
February,
2009
Uznadze
Marriage Bureau Has Become Popular
Marriage Bureau, situated in 2 Uznadze str. in Tbilisi, has become popular,
105 couples got married there during this year and 127 more are planning to
get married in February.
Marriage Bureau, situated in Uznadze Str. was opened on 26 November, 2008.
38 couples applied the Bureau during November-December, 2008.
The building, which after 18 year pause has returned to its previous
functions, was maintained with the support of Greek Government. The Marriage
Bureau comprises two ceremonial halls of various designs.
The Marriage Bureau was opened on August 30, 1964 at the Uznadze Street and
had been functioning till 1990. Marriages of 125,429 couples were registered
throughout this period. In 1991 former building of the Marriage Bureau was
transferred to one non-governmental organization for temporary exploitation,
while in 2006 the Government came to a decision to restore previous
functions of a building, situated in 2 Uznadze Street, and transferred it to
the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice.
4
February, 2009
400,458 ID
Cards and 306,483 Passports Issued in 2008
Territorial Offices of the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice
issued 400,458 ID Cards and 306,483 passports during 2008.
In 2008, dynamics of ID Cards’ supply decreased in comparison with previous
years. 419,410 ID cards were issued in 2007.
It is noteworthy that each citizen aged 14 and over is obliged to receive ID
card. The document is issued free of charge on tenth day after submitting
the application.
As regards the dynamics of supply of Georgian citizen’s passport, it has
increased thousands of times in comparison with 2007.
For your information, passports are issued without age limit.
The dynamics of supply of ID Cards of Georgian citizens in 1994-2008 is as
follows:
40% of total amount of issued ID Cards was issued in 1994-2003 and 60% in
2004-2008.
As regards the passports, 44% of total amount of issued passports was issued
in 1994-2003 and 56% in 2004-2008.
3 February,
2009
New Hotline Number of the Civil
Registry Agency
The Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice has a new hotline
number – 40 10 10.
Citizens inform the Internal Control and Audit Division on possible
violations in the Territorial Offices of the CRA via hotline, the Division
takes appropriate measures.
Citizens also apply the CRA hotline in order to receive the information,
particularly to receive information on issuing ID card, passports and/or
other documents, etc.
The CRA hotline is active since September, 2006.
New hotline number of the CRA is posted in the prominent places of the
Territorial Offices.
2
February, 2009
A Wanted
Citizen Detained
A wanted citizen has been detained In Samgori Territorial Office of the
Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice.
According to the information of the Internal Control and Audit, 58 year old
Iurek O. applied Samgori Office for receiving ID car instead of lost one.
The verification revealed that Iurek O. has been wanted by Mtatsminda
Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
First sub-division of Isani-Samgori Devision of the Ministry of Internal
Affairs was informed on abovementioned fact; employees of the sub-division
conveyed the wanted citizen to the police division.
30 January, 2009
Civil Registry Agency Is
Three Years old
Today was held an event dedicated to the third anniversary of the Civil
Registry Agency where the Head of the CRA Giorgi Vashadze discussed the
novelties implemented during 2008.
Journalists who worked on the CRA matters during 2008 were thanked on
the meeting. Various offices and staff members were tendered thanks for
exceptional work in 2008.
The presentation of Agency’s anthem was also held today; the author of
the anthem is Ms. Megi katsitadze, employee of the Isani Office of the
CRA.
As stated by the Head of the CRA Giorgi Vashadze, multitude of novelties
was implemented in the CRA in order to advance citizen service:
Submitting documents on attesting property is no longer necessary while
registration. The CRA receives necessary information from the database
of the National Agency of Public Registry via internet;
Consent of only one parent or legal representative is necessary for 16
year old and over to receive passport;
Authorized representative can already receive passport of a person who
is abroad;
Information-address inquiries can be received in Territorial Offices;
ID card issuing age reduced to 14 years;
Registration of pupils has started;
Integrated electronic photo database has been implemented;
State institutions have got an access to integrated database of the CRA;
Online registration and printing of civil acts has started;
Indicating the personal number while birth registration has started;
The function of determination of jural facts such as birth registration
and death registration has been transmitted to the CRA from the Court.
Verification procedure reduced from 5 months to 1 month. State levy (GEL
50) has been cancelled;
Following offices, complying modern standards, have been opened in 2008:
Marriage Bureau situated in 2 Uznadze str., Tbilis; Isani Territorial
Office; Tbilisi Archives; Zugdidi Office and Marriage Bureau; Buildings
of Chkhorotsku and Tskaltubo Territorial Offices have been maintained
and Saburtalo Office and Marriage Bureau “Konka” have been equipped
according to modern standards.
As regards media, following TV companies were handed deeds of gratitude:
Imedi, Rustavi 2, Alania, Pirveli Arkhi, Kavkasiaa and Ajara. Radios:
Sazogadoebrivi Radio, Fortuna, Kavkas-Press, Interpressnews and GHN.
Newspapers: “24 Saati” and “Akhali Taoba”.
30 January, 2009
New Office of the Legal Aid
Bureau Opened in Kutaisi
Today, in the Justice House situated in Kutaisi was opened new office of
Imereti-Kutaisi Office of the Legal Aid Service of the Ministry of
Justice. Presentation was attended by the representatives of the local
Government, Court, Prosecutor’s Office, Apparatus of Public Defender,
Norwegian Mission of Rule of Law Adviser (NORLAG) and press.
The event was opened by the Director of the Legal Aid Service Ms.
Rusudan Tabatadze. Head of the Imereti-Kutaisi Legal Aid Bureau Mr. Gela
Sidamonidze discussed the outcomes of the previous year and future
plans.
Imereti-Kutaisi Legal Aid Bureau was maintained and reconstructed in
July-December, 2008, with financial support of NORLAG. Furthermore, the
Bureau was equipped with modern furniture and latest office inventory
due to assistance of fund “Open Society – Georgia”.
As stated by Rusudan Tabatadze, equipping offices is one of the main
priorities of the Legal Aid Service. Widening the scopes of free legal
service will continue in future and such service will be even more
accessible for insolvent citizens.
The legal Aid Service of the Ministry of Justice provides citizens with
free attorney and legal advice. Last year attorneys of the Legal Aid
Bureau defended insolvent citizens in 2,665 criminal cases. More than
300 citizens received free legal advice.
There are 10 Bureaus and 2 Legal Advice Offices of the LAS in Tbilisi
and regions of Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kvemo Kartli, Shida Kartli,
Imereti (Zestafoni, Kutaisi), Racha-Lechkhumi, Samegrelo (Zugdidi, Foti),
Guria and Ajara.
30 January,
2009
Chancellery Software Activated in 40
Registration Offices of NAPR
The National Agency of Public
Registry of the Ministry of Justice implemented new chancellery software in
order to improve workflow procedures and document management.
During 2008 abovementioned software was implemented in 40 Registration
Offices. From February 2, 2009, the implementation of the upgraded version
of the software will begin in all Registration Offices of the NAPR.
The software supports efficient document management, timely delivery of
documents to the NAPR, management and distribution to structural divisions,
storage and retrieval of information, regulation of workflow, collection of
statistical data on performed and unperformed tasks, etc.
The integrated database has been created on the basis of chancellery
software; essential procedures have become improved and efficient for the
NAPR and its chancellery.
At the same time digitalization and storing in the integrated database of
the chancellery archives is under way.
In the nearest future it is planned to make the software available via
internet using the NAPR website (
www.reestri.gov.ge ) and the customers will be able to send letters and
to receive answers electronically.
30
January, 2009
Prisoner Died
Prisoners Nikoloz M. and Asanov A. died at the medical facility of the
Penitentiary Department. According to initial diagnosis of doctors, death
was caused by cardiovascular collapse progressed after tuberculous
intoxication.
Asanov A. was detained for offend against Article 177, Section II and
Article 178, Section I of Criminal Code of Georgia.
Nikoloz M. was detained for offend against Article 260, Section II, para
“a”, Article 2231, Section II, Article 378, Sections I-III, Article 3782,
Section I, Article 59 of Criminal Code of Georgia; he was sentenced to 7
years of imprisonment.
29
January, 2009
CRA to Review
Issues on Citizenship and Migration
From February 1, 2009 issues on citizenship and migration will be added to
functions of the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice. Those
issues had been reviewed by the Central Office of the Ministry of Justice
and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Head of the CRA Giorgi Vashadze has
held the press-conference dedicated to the abovementioned issues.
According to his statement, at this stage citizens will be able to submit
documents on submission and ascertainment of citizenship, withdrawal from
citizenship, deportation and immigration to thirteen Territorial Offices of
the CRA. Those offices include: Vake, Saburtalo, Isani, Didube-Chughureti in
Tbilisi an also Batumi, Kutaisi, Bolnisi, Akhaltsikhe, Rustavi, Zugdidi,
Gurjaani, Gori and Tsalka. This service will be even more widened in future;
citizens to receive information periodically. Formerly, citizens had to
apply Central Office of the Ministry of Justice on citizenship and migration
issues, which caused problems to residents of regions. From February 1,
citizens will be served by one window principle.
Citizens can receive additional information via the hotline of the Civil
Registry Agency: 172222 and 401010.
As stated by Vashadze, 3,000 cases on citizenship and migration are being
reviewed at present. From February, it will not be necessary to apply the
Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; citizens can
directly apply the abovementioned Territorial Offices of the CRA.
As mentioned on the press-conference, special program was created for
citizenship and migration recordkeeping. The Application of any interested
person will automatically be forwarded to the state institution examining
the person as soon as the application enters the Territorial Office of the
CRA (or consular service and diplomatic representatives). The procedure will
improve information base.
Territorial Offices of the Civil Registry Agency will also receive
applications on dual citizenship, this used to be realized by the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. Georgian citizens living abroad will still apply the
consular services and diplomatic representatives on citizenship and
migration issues.
29
January, 2009
National
Enforcement Bureau and American Bar Association Signed the Memorandum
National Enforcement Bureau of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and
American Bar Association have signed the memorandum. According to the
memorandum ABA provides the Enforcement Bureau with multilateral assistance.
At this stage partner organization will deliver special rating program for
interns’ testing to Georgian bailiffs.
Contest in the National Enforcement Bureau is planned to be held in March,
2009. Lawyers and Students of the last course can take part in the contest.
28
January, 2009
Juveniles Were
Handed ID Cards in Dmanisi
Head of the Civil Agency Registry Mr. Giorgi Vahsadze handed the ID cards to
children of local inhabitants in the Territorial Agency of Dmanisi. He has
also visited a family residing in the village Vake, region of Dmanisi, and
personally delivered ID cards to the members of the family. The
representatives of local government, non-government organizations realizing
project and donor organizations took part in the event. Delivering ID cards
to more than 30 juveniles has become possible due to “prevention of
documenting and birth registration problem for Shida Kartli residents”. The
project is implemented by the initiative of the Civil Registry Agency of the
Ministry of Justice and with financial support of non-governmental
organization – “Legal Development and Consulting Group”, UNICEF and UNHCR.
As declared by the Head of the Civil Registry Agency Giorgi Vashadze,
project provides legal assistance for juveniles and members of their
families having no documents confirming registration, such as birth
certificate and ID card. He mentioned that the main goal of the project is
prevention of birth registration problem.
The project solves as the problems of registration of children so of their
parents, for in most cases problems of registration of children is caused by
absence of documents of their parents. “Those children who were handed ID
cards today, are full members of society and from now on they are given
possibility to get education and other social activeness” – stated Giorgi
Vashadze. The representatives of local self-governing bodies and attorneys
of villages take active part in realization of the project along with
Territorial Offices. Lawyers of “Legal Development and Consulting Group” are
assisting residents of Kvemo Kartli region in solving problems connected to
having no registration, birth certificate and ID card; they also assist in
collecting documents necessary for defining birth fact.
28
January, 2009
Judgment of
European Court of Human Rights on Case of Ramishvili and Kokhreidze v.
Georgia
On January 27, 2009 the European Court of Human Rights delivered final
judgment on the case of Ramishvili and Kokhreidze v. Georgia. According to
judgment Georgian Government is to pay EUR 6,000 to each applicant in
respect of non-pecuniary damages and EUR 14,694 to the applicants, jointly,
in respect of costs and expenses.
Applicants complained the violation of following Articles of the European
Convention on Human Rights: Article 3 (prohibition of torture), 5 (Right to
liberty and security), 6 (Right to a fair trial), 8 (Right to respect for
private and family life), 10 (Freedom of expression), 13 (Right to an
effective remedy), 14 (Prohibition of discrimination) and 18 (Limitation on
use of restriction on rights). Second applicant indicated on alleged
violation of Article 1 of additional Protocol No. 1.
After discussions the European Court held that there has been no violation
of Article 5.4 of the Convention on account of the applicants’ inability to
have early access to evidences.
European Court held that there has been a violation of the Article 3 of the
Convention on account of Ramishvili’s confinement in punishment cell at
Tbilisi No. 5 Prison. Court also held that there has been a violation of the
Article 3 of the Convention on account of the second applicant’s detention
in an overcrowded cell at Tbilisi No. 5 Prison. Court held that there has
been a violation of Article 3 of the Convention on account of the
applicants’ treatment in the courthouse on September 2, 2005.
The European Court held that there has been a violation of Article 5.1 of
the Convention on account of the absence of a valid court order authorizing
the applicants’ detention between November 27, 2005 and January 13, 2006.
As regards the oral hearing of September 2, 2006, the Court mentioned that
abovementioned process was not brought in accordance with fundamental
criteria on court hearing.
It is noteworthy that in 2007 the Prison No. 5 was abolished by enactment of
the Minister of Justice. It is also important to notice that the most part
of courts were maintained and equipped according to modern standards; iron
cells are no longer being used at the courthouses. Furthermore, as a result
of amendment of Criminal Code of Practice (Article 162, Section 8) the Court
is obliged to make a decision on legality of plea-bargain within 24 hours.
28
January, 2009
The National Agency of Public
Registry Has New Chairman
Soso Tsikarishvili was appointed as the Chairman of the National Agency of
Public Registry of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. He worked as the Head
of Registration and Cadastre Office of the Agency.
Soso Tsikarishvili was born on November 17, 1973. In 1995 he graduated from
the Ivane Javakhishvili State University of Tbilisi, the Faculty of
Journalism.
In 1995-2001 he worked at City Hall as Chief Specialist and as Advisor to
City Mayor.
In 2001-2007 Tsikarishvili worked at the Association for Protection of
Landowners’ Rights first as Coordinator of Public Relations and later on as
Manager of Regional Projects.
From 2007 he worked at the National Agency of Public Registry first as
Deputy Head of Registration and Cadastre Office and later on as the Head of
the same office.
28
January, 2009
Official
Detained for Abuse of Authority
On January 28, 2009 was detained Head of the Provisions Safety, Veterinary
Science and Plant Protection Service of the Ministry of Agriculture Levan
Orkoshneli. Detainment was resulted by joint investigation of investigatory
powers of the Chief Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia and Zemo Svaneti Regional
Prosecutor’s Office.
Levan Okroshneli was detained as a suspect of multiple abuse of authority –
drawing up of an agreement with Ltd. “Melkalin” breaking the law and
awarding other illegal privileges; government damage, caused by the
agreement, amounted to GEL 122,000.
On May 15, 2007 Levan Okroshneli, being the chairman of tender board, along
with other employees favored private entrepreneur “levan Zenaishvili”
breaking the law, in spite of the fact that private entrepreneur violated
tender demands; by the fact he assisted manufacture-use of fraud documents
and embezzlement of GEL 151,000 from state budget.
Levan Zenaishvili is detained for defalcation of large amount of money and
manufacture-use of official documents.
28
January, 2009
Jaba Ebanoidze
Appointed As Deputy Minister of Justice
Former Chairman of the National Agency of Public Registry Mr. Jaba Ebanoidze
was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Justice.
Jaba Ebanoidze was burn on 31 October, 1971. He graduated from Georgian
Technical University, the Faculty of Engineering Geodesy; he was also junior
research officer of the same faculty.
In 1995-1996 he worked in the Center of Diagnostics and Monitoring of
Buildings, in 1997-1998 he was Head of Measurers’ Group and Chief Manager in
Ltd. “Neo” and Ltd. “Geo”.
From 1998 until 2006 he was Director, Manager and Head of Monitoring Group
to various projects financed by donor organizations.
In 1999 Jaba Ebanoidze was appointed as the Head of Association for
Protection of Landowners’ Rights.
From 2006 until appointment as the Deputy Minister of Justice he worked as
Chairman of the National Agency of Public Registry.
27
January, 2009
100,000th Nino
Burn Today
Celebrating the commemoration day of Saint Nino, Head of the Civil Registry
Agency of the Ministry of Justice Mr. Giorgi Vashadze handed the birth
certificate and presents to 100,000th Nino living in Georgia burn in Shalva
(David) Koridze Maternity Hospital this morning.
On January 27, the Orthodox Church celebrates commemoration day of Saint
Nino. With respect to this day, Information and Analytical Division of the
CRA has conducted survey, which revealed that overall 100,000 girls named
Nino live in Georgia. The Survey included as the name Nino, so the other
forms of it, such as: Nina, Nini and Ninutsa.
In Georgia name Nino was most popular in 80s of the previous century. For
example: in 1983, 2,586 girls were named Nino.
It is noteworthy that name Nino is popular in all generations and it is
always in top five feminine names.
Here are top five feminine names of all ages in Georgia: Tamar, Nino, Natela
(also Natia), Nana and Maia (also Maiko).
Such surveys became possible after creation of integrated electronic
database at the Civil Registry Agency.
26
January, 2009
Renovated
Legal Aid Office Opened in Zestafoni
Today, in the administration building of Zestafoni was opened renovated
Imereti-Zestafoni Legal Aid Office of the Ministry of Justice. The
presentation was attended by representatives of the local Government, Court,
Prosecutor’s Office, Police, Apparatus of Public Defender, Young Lawyers
Association and press.
Imereti-Zestafoni Legal Aid Bureau was maintained and reconstructed in
November-December, 2008. The Bureau was equipped with modern furniture and
latest office inventory. Employees of the Legal Aid Service Bureau joined
the integrated computer cell, which makes communication between the offices
of the Service even more simplified.
4 public attorneys and 2 consultant-specialists of Imereti-Zestafoni Bureau,
so as other public attorneys of the Legal Aid Service, serve citizens free
of charge. In 2008, they defended citizens in 262 criminal cases; more than
300 citizens received free legal advice.
“Reform of the free legal advice service in Georgia is connected exactly to
Zestafoni Bureau. In July, 2005, in Zestafoni was activated Bureau of “the
Service of Public Attorney”. After the establishment of the Legal Aid
Service, the Bureau continued its activity as Zestafoni branch of Imereti
Legal Aid Service; it was named Imereti-Zestafoni Legal Aid Bureau since
July 2008”, - declared Director of the Legal Aid Service Ms. Rusudan
Tabatadze.
There are 10 Bureaus and 2 Legal Advice Offices of the LAS in Tbilisi and
regions of Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kvemo Kartli, Shida Kartli, Imereti,
Racha-Lechkhumi, Samegrelo, Guria and Ajara. Pad Construction of the Offices
is the main priority of the Legal Aid Service. Opening of new
Imereti-Kutaisi Bureau is slated for nearest future.
26 January,
2009
Pupils Were Handed ID Cards
Head of the Civil Registry Agency of
the Ministry of Justice of Georgia Mr. Giorgi Vashadze and the Deputy
Minister of Education of legitimate Government of Abkhazia Mr. Besik
Odisharia handed 84 ID cards to pupils of public school №8 of Abkhazia. This
event has started the celebration of week of arrangements dedicated to 3rd
anniversary of the CRA, which continues until January 31, announced Giorgi
Vashadze.
Pupil registration project is being implemented by the CRA and the Ministry
of Education and Science. According to the information of Giorgi Vashadze,
ID cards will be issued to all pupils aged 14 and over; those pupils who
have not turned 14 are registered at the place of residence of their parents
and are given personal numbers. From 2008, citizens of Georgia aged 14 and
over are obliged to receive ID cards. Receiving ID cards by citizens who
have not reached 14 is optional. The number of school and grade is also
indicated while registering pupils at school.
The fact of upcoming online access of the Ministry of Education and Science
to registration based database of the Civil Registry Agency is rather
important. The registration is free of charge; photo base of pupils is being
created while the process.
Employees of the Territorial Office of the CRA are going to schools, which
releases children from necessity to go the Territorial Office for the
personal number. The end of pupil registration process at schools is slated
for May. Head of the Civil Registry Agency called on for pupils and their
parents to active participation in the process.
23 January,
2009
A Wanted Citizen Detained
A wanted citizen,
34 year old Dimitri B., has been detained in the Samgori Office of the Civil
Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice.
According to the information of the Internal Control and Audit Division,
Dimitri B. applied the Samgori Office for birth registration and certificate
today. The verification of citizen’s data in the integrated electronic
database of the Civil Registry Agency revealed that Dimitri b. has been
wanted for fraud since January 2007.
Dimitri B. was detained by the officers of Isani-Samgori Division of the
Ministry of Internal Affairs.
22 january,
2009
CRA Hotline Served 35,000
Citizens in 2008
In 2008, 35,000 citizens were served
by the hotline of Internal Control and Audit Office of the Civil Registry
Agency of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. Questions mostly concerned
document submission procedure.
According to the information of Internal Control and Audit Office of the
Agency, hotline received only 2 notifications on violation in Territorial
Offices. After the involvement of Internal Control and Audit Office, the
passport of Georgian citizen and inquiry from Information-Address Bureau was
issued in time. It is noteworthy that one employee was reprimanded for
violation and two employees were rebuked.
According to the information of the Head of Internal Control and Audit
Office, Mr. Levan Darbaidze, the number of citizens’ complaints on
violations in Territorial Offices has noticeably declined since hotline
activation (2006), which means that permanent and full-fledged work of the
hotline contributed to improvement of citizen service.
In 2008, 17 wanted citizens were detained by the law enforcers in the
Territorial Offices of the Civil Registry Agency, cases of 22 fraud suspects
were sent to investigating agencies for further investigation.
22 January,
2009
Formation of
the Registry of Invited Public Attorneys Has Started
The Legal Aid
Service of the Ministry of Justice started formation of the registry of
invited public attorneys. The registry of invited public attorneys
represents the database of the Legal Aid Service where the privet lawyers
will be registered voluntarily in order to serve insolvent citizens on the
basis of budget wage.
Formation of the registry will consist of two stages. First stage includes
submitting documents on qualification confirmation by the lawyers, and the
second stage includes interview with them. The registry of invited attorneys
will be formed according to regions. Therefore submission of the documents
and receiving the additional information is possible in Kakheti,
Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kvemo Kartli, Shida Kartli, Imereti-Zestafoni,
Imereti-Kutaisi, Samegrelo-Zugdidi, Samegrelo-Foti and Ajara Bureaus of the
Legal Aid Service, Ozurgeti and Ambrolauri Legal Advice Services and in the
reception of the Ministry of Justice.
Attorneys registered in the registry will be invited in case if opposing
sides apply the Legal Aid Bureau and the Legal Advice Service for
assistance. Under the circumstances attorney of the Bureau will defend one
side and the invited public attorney the other side. The Legal Advice
Offices will assign lawyers for criminal cases from the registry of public
attorneys in regions where the Legal Aid Bureaus do not operate.
Invited public attorney will be paid one-off fixed amount by the Legal Aid
Service for each criminal case. Furthermore, each action, realized by the
attorney for criminal case, will be reimbursed.
21
January, 2009
Abo Tbileli
Namesakes in Georgia
According to the information of the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of
Justice, 85 boys named Abo reside in Georgia. On January 21 the Orthodox
Church of Georgia celebrates commemoration day of the Saint Martyr Abo
Tbileli. With respect to this day, Information and Analytical Division of
the CRA has conducted survey on the basis of issued identity documents.
It is noteworthy that the most aged person with this name is Abo Zurebiani
from Mestia born in 1915.
Such surveys became possible after creation of the integrated electronic
database at the Civil Registry Agency.
21
January, 2009
Prisoner Died
Prisoner Ioseb B. died at the medical facility of the Penitentiary
Department. According to initial diagnosis of doctors, death was caused by
acute cardiovascular collapse.
Ioseb B. was detained for theft attempt (Criminal Code of Georgia, Article
19-177, Section II, para “b”, Section III, para “c”) and sentenced to 4
years and 6 months of imprisonment.
20
January, 2009
Employees of
the Chief Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia Visited Children’s Community of
Ninotsminda
Employees
of the Chief Prosecutor’s Office visited Children’s Community due to the
Epiphany holiday. They carried sweets, new clothes, mattresses and blankets
for children.
“Taking care of them is human and civic duty of each of us, these children
should not stay alone with their pain, problems and difficulties. We are
responsible for their present and future. We are also responsible for what
will they be like five, ten, fifteen years later, which depends on what is
Georgian society like towards them today; whether they feel our love and
assistance or not” – declared the First Deputy Chief Prosecutor Mr. David
Sakvarelidze.
20
January, 2009
The National
Enforcement Bureau Summarized the Outcome of Work
Today,
in the National Enforcement Bureau of the Ministry of Justice was held a
summarizing press-conference. Giorgi Obgaidze, the Head of the Bureau,
introduced the outcomes of 2008. Last year has designated by important
novelty for the National Enforcement Bureau. From October 1, 2008 the
Enforcement Department of the Ministry of Justice has established as the
National Enforcement Bureau and became the Legal Entity of Public Law. The
new website –
www.enforcement.justice.gov.ge has started to function. The hotline
works in 24-hour regime – 749 649.
Last year the main priority of the Bureau was enforcement of back payments
for organizations under the court decision. 1,770 cases enforced during the
year (total amount – GEL 9,808,735.18). While, only 2,367 cases were
enforced during four previous years (2004-2007), (total amount – GEL
10,125,851.17).
It has to be mentioned that from 2008 socially unprotected population was
given possibility to be served by the Enforcement Bureau free of charge.
The problem of securing Bureau by offices was partly solved. The National
Enforcement and Tbilisi Bureaus were endowed with buildings. Imereti, Kvemo
Kartli, Samtskhe-Javakheti and Mtskheta-Mtianeti Bureaus have new offices.
Collaboration with foreign colleagues was rather fruitful. Realization of
mutual projects with SIDA, ABA and GTZ has started, which makes possible the
implementation of system development strategy, organizing trainings for
bailiffs, training visits to Sweden and preparing practical manual for
bailiffs.
The service of private bailiff is planned to be implemented in 2009.
20
January, 2009
Prisoner Died
Prisoner Teimuraz T. died at the medical facility of the Penitentiary
Department. According to initial diagnosis of doctors, death was caused by
acute cardiovascular collapse progresses after cancerous intoxication.
Teimuraz T. was detained for manufacture-sale-use of fraud document, seal,
stamp or letterhead (Criminal Code of Georgia, Article 180, Section II, para
“b,c”, Article 362, Section II, para “b”) and sentenced to 3 years 5 months
and 12 days of imprisonment.
20
January, 2009
Prisoner Died
Prisoner Lasha M. died at the medical facility of the Penitentiary
Department. According to initial diagnosis of doctors, death was caused by
acute cardiovascular collapse progressed after cirrhosis.
Lasha M. was detained for fraud (Criminal Code of Georgia, Article 180,
Section II).
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January, 2009
Prisoner Died
Prisoner Zviad M. died at the medical facility of the Penitentiary
Department. According to initial diagnosis of doctors, death was caused by
acute cardiovascular collapse progressed after tuberculous intoxication.
Zviad M. was detained for theft (Criminal Code of Georgia, Section III, para
“a,b”) and sentenced to 4 years of imprisonment.
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January, 2009
In 2008 the
Number of Visitors of NAPR Website Has Amounted to 221,000
The NAPR website – www.napr.gov.ge
– with new design and interface has been available since April, 2008. From
that period until the end of 2008 the number of visitors has amounted to
221,000. The website attracts visitors even from foreign countries, such as:
the United States of America, Great Britain, Israel, Germany, Sweden,
Greece, Cyprus, Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, Denmark and Norway.
The website provides information on NAPR activities, procedures for
registration of property, relevant laws and legislative acts, etc. One can
also access electronic databases of NAPR and apply for renewal of an
abstract on registered property via links given on the website. Paying
service fee is also possible via website.
Website visitors can also receive the information on ongoing processes of
the Agency and activity of employees; familiarize with registration
procedures, laws and draft laws.
10
January, 2009
The Civil
Registry Agency Summarized the Outcome of Work
Today,
in the Hotel “Sheraton Metekhi Palace” Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry
of Justice of Georgia was held the summarizing meeting connecting to
outcomes of the work of 2008 accomplished by various Offices of the Agency.
Heads of all Territorial Offices took part in the meeting. The goal of the
event was evaluation of Agency’s activity and outlining the strategic plan
for 2009.
According to the information of the Head of the Civil Registry Agency Mr.
Giorgi Vashadze the number of novelties was implemented in 2008 and online
registration of civil acts is one of them. Service for citizens is even more
improved and facilitated, Territorial Offices of the Agency were equipped
according to modern standards, the Agency performed huge work while
registering refugees and others.
“In 2009 issues on citizenship and migration will be added to the functions
of the CRA. Citizens will be enabled to submit documents for ascertainment
and admission of citizenship, as well as migration or other issues to any
Territorial Office of the Agency. Furthermore, by the end of 2009 Agency
will start to issue the biometric passports. Everything will be done in
order to maintain and intensify the image of the CRA as a service oriented
organization”- said Giorgi Vashadze.
In January 2006 the Civil Registry Agency was founded as Legal Entity of
Public Law in the System of the Ministry of Justice. Procedures of citizens
service was improved and facilitated as a result of successful, customer
oriented reform that was held in the system. Efficiency of work was
increased due to implementation of modern technologies. Development of
infrastructure and advanced skills of employees was paid meticulous
attention.
10
January, 2009
Prisoner Died
Prisoner Rafael M. died at the medical facility of the Penitentiary
Department. According to initial diagnosis of doctors, death was caused by
acute cardiovascular collapse progressed after cancerous intoxication.
Rafael M. was detained for fraud (Criminal Code of Georgia, Article 180,
Section II, para “c”) and sentenced to 3 years of imprisonment.
9
January, 2009
Fight Against
Corruption Inter-Agency Coordinating Council Meeting Was Held in the
Ministry of Justice
Today,
in the Ministry of Justice of Georgia was held the meeting of Fight Against
Corruption Inter-Agency Coordinating Council.
The Council was established under the Ministry of Justice of Georgia on 26
December, 2008 on the basis of the decree of the President of Georgia. The
Council is headed by the Minister of Justice Mr. Zurab Adeishvili and the
deputy head is the Chief Counsellor of the Prime-Minister of Georgia Mr.
Vakhtang Lezhava. The representatives of legislative, judicial and executive
branches are members of the Council. Moreover, the representatives of
non-governmental organizations take part in the work of Council.
“It is rather important the fight against corruption to continue as in the
field of punishment of corruption crime so in its prevention. Accomplishment
and the results of an old strategy must be evaluated and we have to discuss
its renovation considering the new challenges” – declared the member of the
Council Mr. Pavle Kublashvili, the Chairman of Legal Issues Committee of the
Parliament, after the meeting.
9
January, 2009
More Than
11,000 Citizens Were Served by the Legal Aid Service
In 2008 more than 11,000 citizens were served by the Legal Aid Service of
the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, 432 of them were juveniles. Furthermore,
4,682 citizens applied the Legal Aid Service Bureaus and Legal Advice
Offices for legal advice during this period.
The Legal Aid Service widened its activity during 2008 by opening Ozurgeti
and Ambrolauri Legal Advice Offices. There are 10 Bureaus and 2 Legal Advice
Offices of the LAS in Tbilisi and regions of Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti,
Kvemo Kartli, Shida Kartli, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi, Samegrelo, Guria and
Ajara.
Reforms in the Legal Aid Service will continue in 2009. On February 1, 2009
the Legal Aid Service will be submitted to the Ministry of Penitentiary,
Probation and Legal Aid Issues. Moreover, government regulation will be
enacted, according to which each detained, suspect, defendant and convict,
belonging at the same time to the family registered in the integrated
database of socially unprotected families with rating number 70,000 or less
and for people of particular category 100,000 or less, will be provided by
attorney free of charge.
Registry of invited public attorneys will be founded in 2009. Registry will
give attorneys possibility to accomplish free legal aid and such service
will be even more available for insolvent citizens.
8
January, 2009
His Holiness
and Beatitude Visited Convicts
Today,
His Holiness and Beatitude the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II
visited Prison №7 and the Institution for Women and Juvenile of the
Penitentiary Department of the Ministry of Justice.
Patriarch visited convicts, blessed them, gifted religious literature,
candles, icons, Christmas epistle and brought sweets and products.
“We don’t have people to lose. Those people will farther do multitude of
kind things. We sand the President as many intercessions as we can, a large
number of them were discharged, though there still is a large amount of
convicts, particularly women and juveniles. Convicts, whom are easy to
discharge, must be liberated” – said Patriarch.
8
January, 2009
387 Couples
Married in Sighnaghi Marriage Bureau Last Year
The
number of those willing to register marriage in Sighnaghi Marriage Bureau is
large; the reason lies in 24-hour working regime.
387 couples registered wedlock during 2008 in the “City of Love”. Both,
citizens and foreigners were among applicants. Couples apply Marriage Bureau
even late at night.
Sighnaghi Marriage Bureau was opened on 27 October, 2007. Any interested
couple can contact Sighnaghi Marriage Bureau at least an hour ahead from the
ceremony on the following phone number –895247777.
The state due for marriage registration in Sighnaghi and certificate of
marriage is GEL 9 and fee for service is GEL 50.
Reconstruction of Marriage Bureau, situated in 10 Kostava str. in Sighnaghi
was part of city development plan.
The building of the Marriage Bureau was built in the beginning of 19th
century and has been listed as a cultural heritage.
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January, 2009
Notaries
Visited New-Born Children’s Community
Today,
notaries visited little tenants of New-born Children’s Community, carried
gifts and wished them upcoming Merry Christmas.
Charity event was held by the initiative of Administration of the Chamber of
Notary.
According to the information of the Chairwoman of the Board of Chamber Mrs.
Nino Khoferia, such actions are frequent by means of notaries’ donations.
Notaries have purchased sweets, food and personal use materials. More than
100 babies reside in the New-born Children’s Community as the moment.
6
January, 2009
16,649 People
Born on January 7 Reside in Georgia
According to data provided by the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of
Justice of Georgia, 16,649 people born on January 7 reside in Georgia.
On January 7 Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas. With respect to this day,
Information and Analytical Division of the CRA has conducted survey on the
basis of the issued identity cards.
The survey exposed that the most popular names for children born on
Christmas are: Giorgi, Nino, David, Tamar, Maia, Nana and Aleksandre. The
most aged person burn on January 7 is 121 year old lady Surie Zakariadze
from village Kakuti of Kobuleti region. In Georgia the highest rate of birth
on Christmas was in 1986.
It has to be mentioned that such surveys became possible after creation of
the integrated electronic database of citizens at the Civil Registry Agency.
5
January, 2009
628 News
Posted on the Website of the Ministry of Justice in 2008
Division of Public Relations of Administration of the Ministry of Justice of
Georgia manages official website in order to make transparent ongoing
processes of the Ministry. In 2008 the website excelled by diversity of news
and efficiency of renovation.
Last year 682 news, concerning activity of departments, Legal Entities of
Public law and sub-institutions of the Ministry, were posted on the website
of the Ministry of Justice.
Almost 100 per cent of the news was printed in the press. Not less or equal
attention was paid by electronic media and multitudes of news concerning the
Ministry of Justice were used for television and radio pieces.
85 news posted on the website, concerned the Civil Registry Agency, 75 – the
Legal Aid Service, 58 – the Public Registry, 44 – the National Archives and
etc.
5
January, 2009
Prisoner Died
Prisoner Vasil M. died at the medical facility of the Penitentiary
Department. According to initial diagnosis of doctors, death was caused by
multiple organ failure progressed after cancerous and tuberculous
intoxication.
Vasil M. was detained for murder attempt (Criminal Code of Georgia, Article
19-108) and sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment.
4
January, 2009
Children’s New
Year Party in the Ministry of Justice
On
January 3-4 was held children’s New Year party for children of employees of
the Ministry of Justice Georgia and its sub-institution – the Chief
Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia.
On the party children saw the performance of illusionist Zurab Vadachkoria.
They also took part in the musical presentation and various competitions.
After the end of the party children were presented by gifts.
3
January, 2009
Prisoner Died
Prisoner Zaza Ts. died at the mental expertise office of the National Bureau
of Forensic Expertise. According to initial diagnosis of doctors, his death
was caused by cardiovascular collapse. Zaza Ts. was detained for
manufacturing, spreading and/or using of fraud credit card (Criminal Code of
Georgia, article 210, Section II, para “a”).
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