The bill provides for the expanded use of digital tools at virtually every stage of the judicial process.
In particular, parties to legal proceedings will be able to receive court notices and procedural documents electronically, and court hearings will be held more frequently via videoconference, including in a hybrid format.
The bill also establishes uniform rules for identifying participants in remote hearings and allows courts to obtain the necessary data for sending court notices through the government’s interagency data exchange platform, in compliance with personal data protection laws.
The electronic format will become mandatory for some
One of the key changes will be the mandatory filing of procedural documents exclusively in electronic form by government agencies, legal entities, sole proprietors, members of the legal profession, and individuals represented by an attorney.
According to the Ministry of Justice, this approach will speed up case processing and reduce administrative costs.
““We all understand that digital solutions bring tangible benefits to both citizens and government agencies: they shorten processing times and reduce administrative costs, minimize the likelihood of errors, and lower the risk of corruption,” said Minister of Justice Vladislav Cojuhari.
Focus on Developing e-Dosar judiciar
As the authors of the initiative note, the changes are aimed at increasing the transparency of the judicial system and the efficiency of the courts. At the same time, there are plans to expand the use of the e-Dosar judiciar information system, which is set to become the primary digital platform for judicial proceedings.
