Integrating Digital Technologies into Russian Legal Arbitrazh Proceedings: Current State and Prospects for Development
https://doi.org/10.17803/2713-0533.2024.2.28.268-294
Abstract
The high demand of contemporary society for digital technologies application in legal proceedings is evidenced in legal practice. Advancements in technologies enabling remote participation in court proceedings and interaction of trial participants with the court have ensured procedural efficiency at all stages of case hearings. The article delves into the information technologies currently utilized in Russian arbitrazh courts, as well as potential pathways for further development of digitization. This study also examines the experiences of foreign countries and the extent of integration of digital technologies into legal proceedings. The article provides an overview of the information technologies utilized at various stages of judicial proceedings in Russian courts, starting from filing a claim in court, then during its substantive consideration by the court, and concluding with the issuance of a judicial act. The author suggests digitizing a significant portion of the judicial process, including electronically filing lawsuits and processing documents, paying court fees and expert examination costs, as well as sending court notifications to the parties involved in the process. During court hearings, it is proposed to only maintain an electronic record of the court session (electronic secretary), as well as actively utilize electronic evidence. The article discusses further enhancement of automated decision-making technology (smart judicial decisions), with subsequent implementation of digital mechanisms for the enforcement of judicial acts. In conclusion, the author emphasizes the effectiveness of the existing convergence of legal and technological aspects, enabling transparency, openness, and impartiality in justice at the current stage of social development.
About the Author
Vasiliy A. Laptev
Institute of State and Law, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vasiliy A. Laptev, Dr. Sci. (Law), Chief Researcher of the Civil and Entrepreneurial Law Department, Moscow.
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Laptev V.A. Integrating Digital Technologies into Russian Legal Arbitrazh Proceedings: Current State and Prospects for Development. Kutafin Law Review. 2024;11(2):268-294. https://doi.org/10.17803/2713-0533.2024.2.28.268-294
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