Reflections on the New Romanian Codes

Abstract

The social changes that have occurred in Romania over the last two decades have been reflected in the legal life of the nation as well. The most significant recent development is the adoption of the new Codes – the Civil Code, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. The adoption of the four Codes seeks to meet the needs of juridical modernity. Some criticism has already occurred, though, and that is inevitable – doctrinal arguments are an important feature of progress. Legal practice will confirm or disprove the efficiency of the new legal instruments. This study intends to offer a general view of the Codes, as well as a number of particular notes on some provisions and institutions.