Book contents
- Smart Court
- Smart Court
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Technology and the Justice System
- 2 Electronic Filing and Case Management
- 3 Smart Service of Process
- 4 Digital Evidence
- 5 Virtual Hearing
- 6 Automated Decision-making
- 7 Digital Judgments and Enforcement
- 8 Smart Courts and Transnational Access to Justice
- 9 Three Pillars of a Smart Justice System
- 10 Digital Justice of the Future
- Index
2 - Electronic Filing and Case Management
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 September 2025
Book contents
- Smart Court
- Smart Court
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Technology and the Justice System
- 2 Electronic Filing and Case Management
- 3 Smart Service of Process
- 4 Digital Evidence
- 5 Virtual Hearing
- 6 Automated Decision-making
- 7 Digital Judgments and Enforcement
- 8 Smart Courts and Transnational Access to Justice
- 9 Three Pillars of a Smart Justice System
- 10 Digital Justice of the Future
- Index
Summary
Chapter 2 explores electronic filing (e-filing) and digital case management, highlighting their roles in enhancing efficiency, accessibility and transparency. E-filing simplifies the submission and management of legal documents, paving the way for further technological advancements like virtual courtrooms and AI-assisted legal research. The chapter addresses critical challenges such as robust identity verification and authentication, the needs of unrepresented litigants and the decision between mandatory and optional e-filing. It emphasizes the importance of integrating e-filing with case management systems to streamline judicial processes, reduce redundancy and improve resource management. By focusing on user-centric design, robust security measures and ongoing support and training, courts can effectively harness digital technologies to deliver more effective and equitable justice.
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- Smart CourtThe Court of the Future, pp. 20 - 35Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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