ESITS as the digital future of the judicial system

Abstract

The article considers theoretical and legal issues concerning the introduction of a single judicial information and telecommunication system in the process of justice. The relevance of the article is due to the need for an objective understanding of the possibilities and benefits of e-litigation by a wide range of litigants. At the same time, the purpose of the article is a general description of the potential of electronic court services, including the active use of HCJ systems by the courts of Ukraine. On the basis of the analysis of normative-legal acts the essence of electronic services is revealed, prospects of introduction of separate digital technologies in legal proceedings are considered. The construction of ESITS is described. Emphasis is placed on the fact that the need for the introduction of advanced digital technologies is really a matter of time. Based on the practice of using the video conferencing system, it can be seen that judges hold meetings using TrueConf, EasyCon, Skype, Zoom or Webex. It is noted that the use of digital technologies in the judiciary provides convenience and efficiency in the administration of justice. It is recommended that in order to promote and present the capabilities and benefits of the «Electronic Court», as well as other subsystems of the EUCIT to conduct appropriate educational activities throughout Ukraine for the judiciary, as well as for lawyers, legal entities and individuals, for those who provide legal assistance or may be a party to the proceedings. It was concluded that the further implementation of the EITC should facilitate the preparation and conduct of the trial, and the monitoring of the pages discussed in social networks as a means of public opinion, information by legal communities, analysis of publications of legal practitioners shows that in general the EITC perceives positive and expect its full launch.