Journal of Human Security

Digital Transformation of Saudi Arabia’s Courts and E-Justice Systems

Hani Alharbi
Jeddah College of Law- University of Business and Technology, Jeddah, KSA

Abstract

The study reports on the transformation of the Saudi Arabian courts into e-justice systems and presents the key improvements and opportunities. It outlines how filing and enforcement have become digitalized with the use of e-Litigation. It is a channel that is part of the strategy of the justice sector to enhance the efficiency of the judicial system, which meets the objectives of delivering the services. The law system governing such developments involves procedural rules under which litigation is formalized by the use of electronic litigation. Digital systems are also used to carry out electronic document recognition and signatures. The procedural regulations are aimed at the preservation of legal certainty, yet the functions of the courts are accessible online. Online transition has improved the case process and service provision by helping to participate remotely and easily to get more information about the court. The change raises questions of cybersecurity that should be further addressed in a policy. Further development of systems is associated with improved control of digital processes. These regulations can establish the balance between innovation and legal security. Thus, the e-justice reforms in Saudi Arabia introduce a project in the development of effective judicial services to satisfy the national standards.

Keywords: Digital transformation, court, e-justice, filing, Saudi Arabia. ,