The Institution of Compensation for Harm Caused by the Russian Federal Bailiff Service

The primary task of enforcement proceedings in civil cases is to ensure that court decisions are executed appropriately. Much of the responsibility to timely and effectively enforce court decisions falls on bailiffs. However, their behavior is not always legal. This article discusses the important issues of compensating for harm caused by the Russian Federal Bailiff Service. The legal regulations that apply to a bailiff’s actions or inactions were analyzed. The real legal cases were considered. The statistical data from the Judicial Department at the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation were summarized. Based on the results obtained, the procedural aspects of handling such cases in both general jurisdiction and arbitration courts were identified. Finally, the emphasis was placed on predicting the development of Russian legislation and procedures in compensation for harm caused by the public authorities, including the Russian Federal Bailiff Service. The enduring relevance of the studied issues for further advancement of legal science and practice was highlighted.