Smart Court
The Court of the Future

Discover how smart courts leverage cutting-edge technology to revolutionize global justice systems and address modern legal challenges.

Zheng Sophia Tang (Author)

9781009319256, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 25 September 2025

252 pages
23.5 x 15.9 x 1.9 cm, 0.51 kg

Smart Court delves into the digital transformation of courts, examining key aspects such as e-filing, e-service, e-evidence, e-judgment, and AI judges. It provides a comprehensive analysis of global practices and emerging technologies, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by this shift. With a focus on practical applications and future trends, this book equips readers with the knowledge to navigate and shape the evolving legal landscape. Spanning both technical details and the broader implications for justice, Smart Court is an essential guide is for legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers eager to understand how technology is transforming justice systems worldwide.

1. Technology and the justice system: an introduction
2. Electronic filing and case management
3. Smart service of process
4. Digital evidence
5. Virtual hearing
6. Automated decision-making
7. Digital judgments and enforcement
8. Smart courts and transnational access to justice
9. Three pillars of a smart justice system: inclusivity, transparency and judicial independence
10. Digital justice of the future – A conclusion.

Subject Areas: IT & Communications law [LNQ]