Organizational and authority reforms in the Civil Judgment Enforcement Agency under Decision No. 1898/QD-BTP – Meaning and practical benefits

27 August, 2025 | TNTP LAW | Legal newsletter

On June 25, 2025, the Minister of Justice issued Decision No. 1898/QĐ-BTP, which defines the functions, tasks, authority and organizational structure of the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement Management (“Decision 1898”). This document clearly shows a direction toward restructuring and enhancing the efficiency of state management in the field of civil judgment enforcement. In this article, TNTP will analyze important changes and highlight the significance and practical benefits of adjusting the organizational structure and authority of Civil Judgement Enforcement Agency.

1.Important changes in organizational structure and authority

a.Restructuring for streamlining and efficiency

After operating under the Central Civil Judgment Enforcement Administration model for many years, the Central Civil Judgment Enforcement Administration will cease operations on July 1, 2025. This marks the beginning of an important transition with the establishment of the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement Management under the Ministry of Justice.

Under Decision 1898, the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement Management is reorganized into seven specialized division:

Legal Affairs and Civil Judgment Enforcement Operations Division;
Administrative Judgment Enforcement and Bailiff Affairs Division;
Inspection, Complaints and Denunciations Resolution Division;
Digital transformation and Judgment Enforcement Data Statistic Division;
Planning and Finance Division;
Personnel organization Division;
Administrative Office.

Compared to the old structure of the Central Civil Judgment Enforcement Administration, the new organizational structure aims to clearly divide professional departments to optimize work processing, improving specialization and shortening execution time.

b.Expanded supervisory and coordinating authority

Decision 1898 enhances the authority in terms of inspection, supervision and specialized audits of the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement Management over the Civil Judgment Enforcement and the Civil Judgment Enforcement Division at the local level. Furthermore, the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement Management is now tasked with coordinating more closely with relevant agencies such as the Procuracy, Courts and Police in handling complex cases or those showing signs of legal violations.

c.Enhancing the role of civil judgement enforcement agencies

The Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement Management is responsible for advising and proposing strategies to comprehensively reform the field of civil judgment enforcement:

Application of information technology and data digitization;
Risk management and internal controls;
Standardization and improvement of professional procedures;
Monitoring and improving, enhancing professional quality.

Additionally, the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement Management may participate in drafting legislative projects and major policies related to civil judgment enforcement.

2.The meaning of the changes

Enhance transparency and publicity in enforcement

Restructuring and clearly assigning inspection authority will reduce redundancy and lack of responsibility in enforcing the judgment, especially complex and prolonged cases. At the same time, inspection and supervision mechanisms will be more proactive and more timely, improving the quality of service to citizens and business.

Optimize operational efficiency

The new organizational structure focuses on functions and specific operations, avoiding dispersion of resources. This approach aligns with the trend of administrative reform and streamlining the apparatus under the direction of the Government.

Aligned with digital transformation goals

Decision 1898 emphasizes the use of technology in civil judgment enforcement, creating a foundation for a centralized, interconnected database and digitizing the entire enforcement system. This is especially important in the context of a judicial system that is aiming for transparency, modernity and synchronization.

3.Practical benefits for businesses and citizens

The changes under Decision 1898 bring practical benefits to relevant individuals, organizations:

Minimizing processing time for enforcement cases;
Increasing transparency and clarity in enforcement procedures;
Increased monitoring capabilities to limit the risk of violations;
Creating a stable legal environment that safeguards the legitimate rights of all parties involved in civil judgment enforcement.

In summary, Decision No. 1898/QD-BTP marks a significant step forward in reforming the organization and management of civil judgment enforcement in Vietnam. The changes in authority and structure not only promote more flexible and effective operations but also align with the principles of transparency, modernization and public service. Businesses and organizations are advised to stay informed of these developments to better understand their rights and obligations and to protect their legitimate interests in civil judgment enforcement proceedings.

This article, titled “Organizational and authority reforms in the Civil Judgment Enforcement Agency under Decision No. 1898/QD-BTP – Meaning and practical benefits” was prepared by TNTP. We hope it provides valuable insights for our readers.

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