Electronic Court

/ɪˌlɛktrɒnɪk kɔːrt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A court proceeding or judicial process conducted primarily through digital means, utilizing electronic communication and information technology.
    The electronic court enabled remote hearings during the pandemic.

Forms

  • electronic court
  • electronic courts

Commentary

Electronic courts streamline access to justice by leveraging technology but require attention to security and procedural fairness.

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