Article 140. Actions of a Judge on Preparation of a Case for Trial

Upon preparation of a case for trial, a judge, no later than five days from the date of receipt of an application (complaint), shall take the following actions:

1) consider the issue of involving another defendant or a third person in the case;

2) notify interested persons about the proceedings on the case;

3) notify the persons participating in the case of their right to participate in the court session via videoconference;

4) invites the persons participating in the case, other organizations, their officials to perform certain actions, including submitting documents and information relevant for resolving the dispute;

5) summon witnesses;

6) consider the issue of appointing an expert examination;

7) assists the parties in obtaining the necessary evidence, requests them at the request of the parties;

8) at the request of the parties, resolve issues on the adoption of measures of preliminary protection and securing the evidence;

9) considers issues on the entry into the case of other persons, the consolidation of cases into one proceeding or the separation of the declared claims into a separate proceeding, the holding of an exit court session.

10) explains to the persons participating in the case their procedural rights and obligations;

11) takes measures to reconcile the parties.

The judge shall take also other actions aimed at ensuring the correct and timely resolution of the dispute.