The Legislation and Opinion Bureau published draft amendments to the Enforcement Law in Jordan on 28 October 2026. These proposed changes include a provision allowing the use of electronic ankle bracelets as an alternative to detention for individuals facing debt-related legal action. Officials intend for these measures to modernize debt collection procedures while modifying current custodial requirements. The public consultation period for the draft amendments remains open until 3 November 2026. During this window, stakeholders may submit feedback regarding the potential shift toward electronic monitoring for debtors. The government will review all comments received before finalizing the legislative proposal.
Proposed Changes to Detention
Draft amendments to the Enforcement Law in Jordan retain specific limits on custodial sentences for individuals with outstanding financial obligations. The proposed legislation establishes a maximum imprisonment period of 60 days per year for a single debt. Provisions within the text also cap the cumulative duration of incarceration for debtors at 120 days. This limit applies regardless of the total number of creditors involved in the legal proceedings. By maintaining these thresholds, the government seeks to define the boundaries of detention for those unable to meet their financial commitments. These rules remain consistent with existing regulatory frameworks governing debt enforcement within the country. Authorities expect these parameters to provide clarity for both debtors and creditors as the legislative review process continues through November.
New Debt Collection Requirements
The proposed amendments to the Enforcement Law in Jordan introduce a mandatory minimum monthly installment for individuals with outstanding financial obligations. Debtors must pay at least 2% of their total outstanding debt each month under these new requirements.
Legal proceedings regarding debt settlements also maintain specific payment standards for initial agreements. The draft legislation stipulates that the minimum initial payment for any debt settlement remains fixed at 15% of the total amount awarded by the court. These requirements apply to all ongoing enforcement actions as the government seeks to regulate the repayment process. Authorities intend for these thresholds to provide a consistent framework for creditors and debtors to follow during the settlement period.
Legal Procedures and Appeals
The draft amendments to the Enforcement Law in Jordan modify the timeline for the abandonment of enforcement cases. Under the proposed changes, the period required for a case to be considered abandoned extends from one year to two years. This adjustment alters the duration that enforcement actions remain active before legal inactivity triggers a formal closure of the file.
Judicial review processes for high-value debt cases also undergo revision within the draft text. The proposal introduces a new provision allowing decisions in enforcement cases involving judicial judgments worth JD50,000 or more to be appealable before the Court of Appeal. This change creates a formal pathway for legal challenges in cases reaching this specific financial threshold, providing an additional layer of review for large-scale debts.
Implementation of these legislative changes depends on the finalization of the draft and its subsequent publication. If approved, the legislation would take effect 90 days after publication in the Official Gazette. This timeline dictates the transition period for the legal system to adopt the updated enforcement and appeal procedures across all relevant judicial proceedings in Jordan.
