Sąd letter explained in English
Court. A court. Letters from a court are always important — never ignore them.
Letters you may get
- Nakaz zapłaty — a court order to pay
- Odpis pozwu — a copy of a claim someone filed against you
- Wezwanie na rozprawę — you must come to a hearing
- Wyrok — a judgment
What to do
- Court deadlines are short and strict, often 1 or 2 weeks. Get free legal advice quickly.
- If your income is low, you can ask the court to free you from court fees or to give you a free lawyer.
- Find the deadline. Look for “termin”, “do dnia”, “od dnia doręczenia”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“odwołanie”, “zażalenie”, “sprzeciw”, “skarga”, “reklamacja”). See the template.
Words you may see
- wezwanie
- Official request. They want you to do something — come in, send papers or pay — by a set date.
- nakaz zapłaty
- Court payment order. The court orders you to pay without a hearing first.
Questions
What is the Sąd?
Court. A court. Letters from a court are always important — never ignore them.
How long do I have to answer a letter from the Sąd?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “termin”, “do dnia”, “od dnia doręczenia” — they mark the deadline. In Poland, most deadlines start on the day you receive the letter (doręczenie). If you weren’t home, the post leaves a notice (awizo), and a letter you don’t collect usually counts as delivered 14 days after the first notice. The 3 days are only an estimate, so check the date you signed for it. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“odwołanie”, “zażalenie”, “sprzeciw”, “skarga”, “reklamacja”).
Can I read a Sąd letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in Polish. Your letter never leaves your device.
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