Application of information technology in judicial field: The development model of online litigation in China

Abstract

Applying communication technology to the judicial field can improve litigation efficiency and reduce judicial costs, which is the direction of judicial system development. China's online litigation has achieved rapid development in recent years, establishing a nationwide unified online litigation platform and putting it into practical operation. However, it also faces some questions and challenges. This article analyzes the construction mode of China's online litigation platform “Mobile Micro Court” and the fairness of access to the online court based on its actual operation. This article argues that when building online litigation platforms and setting up online litigation rules, it is necessary to adhere to the parties-oriented approach, making it the primary goal of online litigation to facilitate access to justice and prevent online litigation from being alienated as a tool for courts to improve work efficiency. The analysis of the development model of online litigation in China can provide a reference for other countries to develop online litigation systems.Online litigation; Access to justice; Information technology; Mobile micro court; Parties-oriented