Mainland Judgments in Matrimonial and Family Cases (Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement) Ordinance
Part 4
Facilitation of Recognition and Enforcement in Mainland of Hong Kong Judgments Given in Matrimonial or Family Cases
37. Hong Kong Judgments to which this Part applies
This Part applies to a Hong Kong Judgment given in a matrimonial or family case that is—
- (a) given on or after the commencement date of this Ordinance; and
- (b) effective in Hong Kong.
38. Applications for certified copy of Hong Kong Judgments
(1) Subject to subsection (3), a party to a Hong Kong Judgment may apply for a certified copy of the Judgment.
(2) The application must—
- (a) be made to—
- (i) if the Judgment was given by the Court of Final Appeal—the Court of Final Appeal;
- (ii) if the Judgment was given by the Court of Appeal or Court of First Instance—the High Court; or
- (iii) if the Judgment was given by the District Court—the District Court; and
- (b) be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
(3) If the execution of a Hong Kong Judgment is stayed for any period pending an appeal or for any other reason, an application may not be made under this section in respect of the Judgment until the expiry of that period.
