Article 222/5: Role of the class action officer

English translation

There shall be a class action officer to assist the court in conducting a class action proceeding as assigned by the court, as follows:
(1) conducting conciliation of the class action;
(2) examining and collecting evidence;
(3) recording witness testimony;
(4) taking action to protect the rights of the parties and class members both before and during the trial;
(5) performing other duties under the provisions of this Chapter or under the rules of the President of the Supreme Court in performing such assistance.
In performing duties under the provisions of this Chapter, the class action officer shall be an official under the Penal Code, and shall have the power to issue a written summons requiring any person to give information or to submit documents in support of the consideration of any matter within his powers and duties.
The criteria and methods for the performance of duties of the class action officer shall be as prescribed in the rules of the President of the Supreme Court.
Where any procedural law provides for a case officer to assist the court in conducting cases as a specific measure, such case officer shall, in addition to the duties under that law, also have the duties under the provisions of this Chapter.

⚠︎ This English translation is provided for reference only and has not yet been firm-verified. Always rely on the Thai original.