Creditors holding court-ordered payment claims (precatórios) against the State of Sergipe or Companhia de Saneamento de Sergipe (Deso) can request a direct settlement until October 22, 2026, according to the Sergipe Court of Justice (TJSE). The proposal requires accepting a 40% reduction in the claim, meaning relinquishing part of its value for the possibility of earlier payment. An application does not guarantee payment: it depends on eligibility review, selection and available funds.
How direct settlements work
Both public notices were published in the Justice Gazette on September 28, 2026. TJSE’s Precatórios Department (Deprec) administers applications. The settlement is a voluntary alternative for those with a court-ordered claim against either debtor, not automatic discharge. Each creditor should check their case, required paperwork and the terms of the relevant notice.
Who can apply and how to submit a request
Applications are submitted exclusively online from October 1 through 22, 2026, via TJSE’s Lawyer Portal or Citizen Portal, including the court’s app. Gov.br authentication is required. Applicants must provide personal, banking and claim information and explicitly agree to the reduction. Where a lawyer acts for a creditor, a specific power of attorney and, where applicable, a fee agreement are required.
TJSE states that creditors cannot opt in for only part of a court-ordered claim. The notices also address situations requiring additional attention, such as inheritance after death, multiple parties and representation of people lacking legal capacity. Before completing the request, applicants should confirm ownership and any case-specific conditions with a trusted professional.
How much creditors forgo under the discount
A 40% discount means that in an illustrative scenario involving an outstanding claim of R$ 100,000, R$ 40,000 would be deducted, leaving R$ 60,000 before applicable taxes, contributions and other deductions. This is only an arithmetic example, not a payment estimate for a real case. The updated calculation basis, taxes and specific case circumstances must be checked in the records and notice.
The financial choice is a trade-off: potentially receiving money sooner after a substantial reduction, or retaining an expectation of payment without that reduction under the regular system and its uncertain timing. It is sensible to compare expected net proceeds with urgent financial needs, tax obligations, lawyer fees and the risks of delay. No universally better option can be established without individual circumstances.
Does applying mean being paid soon?
No. TJSE says proposals are reviewed and selected. The court will publish the list of eligible applicants in the Electronic Justice Gazette and follow priority criteria, including preference for maintenance-related claims over ordinary ones and chronological issuance order. Any payment will be made by electronic transfer and depend on available resources. The Sindijus union likewise notes that applying does not guarantee receipt.
Precautions and fraud warnings
TJSE recommended updating its app before attempting the procedure. In its October 9 notice, it said the feature worked on Android after updating and might take approximately two days to appear on iOS; that describes what was reported on that date, not a guarantee of current functionality.
TJSE warns that it does not demand advance deposits, fees or transfers to release court-ordered payments and does not contact creditors by phone or messaging to collect money. Anyone receiving such a demand should reject it and consider filing a police report, following the court’s guidance. Deprec lists (79) 3226-3430 for enquiries. Editorial verification dated October 20, 2026; deadlines and procedures should be checked again through official channels before applying.
