On February 24, the committee on judicial and legal issues of the Jogorku Kenesh plans to review a draft law introducing this institution, granting private bailiffs powers similar to those of judges.
According to the deputy, this draft law represents a significant reform; however, the public is receiving almost no information about it. "With the establishment of this institution, the General Prosecutor's Office gains additional powers, but we should not forget about the possible risks," he noted.
Deputy General Prosecutor Umutkan Konkubaeva indicated that the initiative to introduce private bailiffs is based on a decree from President Sadyr Japarov.
She assured that the creation of private bailiffs does not pose a threat. "We studied the experience of neighboring countries where such practices already exist. Citizens will have the option to choose between state and private bailiffs. This is done for the convenience of the population," Konkubaeva added.
Uzakbaev also noted that the transfer of certain functions from state bodies to private bailiffs raises questions for him.
“Many important powers, including arrest and exit bans, will now be in the hands of private bailiffs. The draft law outlines qualification requirements, but I insist on the need for increased control to avoid turning this process into a commercial venture. There are risks when someone may not like the work of a bailiff, and it is important to establish strict accountability,” he emphasized.
Konkubaeva agreed with his opinion, noting that the prosecutor's office will exercise strict control over the activities of private bailiffs. "For example, we have established an age limit for hiring—25 years, while in the civil service, it is usually from 21 years. Control will be stringent," she assured.
The deputy also noted that transferring such functions to private organizations is a precedent in the country's history. "This has not happened before," he added.
Konkubaeva reminded that such practices already exist, as last year the Ministry of Justice transferred some powers to judicial notaries. However, the deputy clarified that notaries do not have the authority to freeze bank accounts. To this, Konkubaeva responded that this falls within the competence of private bailiffs and assured strict control over compliance with legislation in this area.
