Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7HUK 463Editorial Legislation2+0+02206.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Law
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills concerning the structure and functioning of the judicial organization and registry services carried out within judicial bodies. The course aims to enable students to understand the duties and functioning of court and public prosecutor’s office registries, case file and record-keeping procedures, correspondence and notification processes, the monitoring of procedural time limits, archiving procedures, and the relevant legislation. In addition, the course seeks to equip students with practical skills necessary for carrying out registry services in an orderly, efficient manner and in compliance with applicable legislation.
Course Content 1. Judicial organization, structure of court registries, and the duties and powers of registry personnel.
2. Case file, document, record, hearing, and judgment procedures, as well as UYAP applications.
3. Procedures relating to service of process, procedural time limits, legal remedies, finalization of judgments, court fees, and litigation expenses.
4. Judicial custody, archiving, retention of case files, protection of personal data, and legislation governing court registry services.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Ahmet Cemal Ruhi
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Cengiz Ünsal, Kalem Mevzuatı, 2023.
Documents Hakan Albayrak, Kalem Mevzuatı, 2024/10.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains the structure, duties, and functioning of the judicial organization and court registries.
2 Applies the relevant legal provisions concerning case files, documents, service of process, procedural time limits, hearings, and judicial decisions.
3 Carries out correspondence, registration, archiving, and filing procedures in court registries in accordance with the relevant rules and procedures.
4 Evaluates legal and procedural issues that may arise in court registry services and identifies appropriate solutions.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Court Registry Legislation and Basic Concepts
2 Structure of the Turkish Judicial Organization and Judicial Bodies
3 Structure, Duties, and Functioning of Court Registries
4 Duties and Responsibilities of Court Registry Managers, Court Clerks, and Other Registry Personnel
5 Opening, Organization, and Registration of Case Files
6 Document Registration, Referral, and Official Correspondence Procedures
7 UYAP and Electronic Court Registry Procedures
8 Midterm
9 Service of Process and Electronic Notification Procedures
10 Calculation and Monitoring of Judicial and Procedural Time Limits
11 Court Registry Procedures Before, During, and After Hearings
12 Registration, Notification, and Finalization of Judicial Decisions
13 Court Registry Procedures Concerning Legal Remedies
14 Court Fees, Litigation Expenses, Judicial Custody, and Financial Procedures
15 Archiving, Retention of Case Files, Protection of Personal Data, and General Review

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 3
C1 1 3 4 2 3 4 3 4 5 3
C2 2 3 4 5 4 5 5 4 2 1
C3 3 2 4 3 2 5 2 2 2 4
C4 5 5 1 3 2 4 5 4 2 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant