Exploring eCourt innovations in New South Wales civil courts

Evers, M; Ryan, P

Exploring eCourt innovations in New South Wales civil courts

Evers, M

Ryan, P

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Publisher:: Thomson Reuters
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Civil Litigation and Practice, 2016, 5 (1), pp. 65 - 76 (11)
Issue Date:: 2016-03-23

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dc.contributor.author	Evers, M https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7736-8979	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ryan, P https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8379-0129	en_US
dc.date.issued	2016-03-23	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Civil Litigation and Practice, 2016, 5 (1), pp. 65 - 76 (11)	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1839-4574	en_US
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dc.description.abstract	Some New South Wales civil courts have recently introduced electronic filing and online pre-trial appearances. These innovations have different consequences for different users of the civil justice system. Whatever the ostensible benefit, any change to the way our justice system works must enable the purpose for which it exists: access to justice. For practitioners and self-represented litigants who would otherwise travel long distances to attend court, the time and costs savings could be significant. Of course, this intended outcome depends upon the reliability and usability of the technology, as well as the competence of the users. However, for those without these skills or those who do not have access to computers and/or the internet, this change could impede access to justice. It is too early to evaluate the success of this project, but lessons can be drawn from other jurisdictions. This article will explore potential advantages and disadvantages of these changes for self-represented litigants and legal professionals. It will conclude that as technology is disrupting all aspects of our social and commercial arrangements, it is logical that our courts will need to keep up.	en_US
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Abstract:

Some New South Wales civil courts have recently introduced electronic filing and online pre-trial appearances. These innovations have different consequences for different users of the civil justice system. Whatever the ostensible benefit, any change to the way our justice system works must enable the purpose for which it exists: access to justice. For practitioners and self-represented litigants who would otherwise travel long distances to attend court, the time and costs savings could be significant. Of course, this intended outcome depends upon the reliability and usability of the technology, as well as the competence of the users. However, for those without these skills or those who do not have access to computers and/or the internet, this change could impede access to justice. It is too early to evaluate the success of this project, but lessons can be drawn from other jurisdictions. This article will explore potential advantages and disadvantages of these changes for self-represented litigants and legal professionals. It will conclude that as technology is disrupting all aspects of our social and commercial arrangements, it is logical that our courts will need to keep up.

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