Executing justice is likened to the final leg of the journey towards fairness and equity. To effectively counteract avoidance and resistance in enforcement proceedings, the Shanghai Jiading Court has launched a unique series of short films titled “What If Execution Existed in the Three Kingdoms Era?” This creative endeavor combines original videos with hand-drawn illustrations, using the iconic narratives from the Three Kingdoms period as a backdrop. Through imaginative storytelling, historical anecdotes are interwoven with modern enforcement principles and regulations, conveying a strong message about the importance of compliance and good faith in fulfilling legal obligations. This initiative aims to safeguard the rights of successful litigants by promoting a culture where voluntary compliance is the norm and enforced execution is the exception, thereby fostering a harmonious, stable, and trustworthy social environment.
In the course of enforcement, courts often request information on the debtor's assets as a routine measure to protect the creditor's interests and ensure the smooth progress of enforcement actions. Asset information typically encompasses all data or physical evidence that indicates the debtor's capacity to fulfill their debts. This includes real estate details, bank account balances, housing fund information, financial products, investment holdings, employment status, vehicle registration, and other relevant asset details. Accurate asset information not only expands the pool of executable assets but also reinforces the integrity of the enforcement process by deterring debtors from evading their responsibilities. The court's swift and precise control and enforcement of the debtor's assets significantly enhances the efficiency of the entire process.
Moreover, Shanghai courts have embraced smart enforcement platforms that integrate case-related property information and external collaboration resources. Leveraging big data analysis and feature extraction, these platforms automatically uncover valuable asset clues, guiding their verification and control, thus providing substantial support to judges in their duties. Parties involved can submit asset clues online through these smart enforcement platforms, stay updated on the latest developments, and participate in overseeing the enforcement process.
According to The Supreme People's Court Provisions on Several Issues Concerning Property Investigation in Civil Enforcement
Article 1: During the enforcement process, the applicant shall provide leads on the debtor's assets; the debtor must truthfully report their assets. The court shall conduct investigations via network enforcement control systems, and if necessary, use other methods for investigation based on the needs of the case.
Article 2: When providing property leads, the applicant must fill out a property investigation form. If the provided leads are clear and specific, the court should verify them within seven days; in urgent cases, verification should be completed within three days. Upon confirmation of the leads, the court shall promptly take appropriate enforcement measures.
Short film planning | Enforcement Division
Illustrations | Zhang Jingyu
Editorial responsibility | Jiang Kaiwen
Executive editor | Ruan Yan
Episode 1 of the "Executory Words" series: "Avoid Being a Deadbeat Debtor"
