The amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure, which includes the ability to file complaints online in preparation for the introduction of IT in civil trial procedures, was approved by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party at the House of Representatives plenary session on the 21st. It was passed by and sent to the House of Councilors.
The Code of Civil Procedure amendment allows online procedures for filing complaints and briefs to courts, which are currently limited to writing, and is submitted online to lawyers and other agents. Is obligatory.
In addition,
▽ when making oral arguments, the use of web conferencing
is permitted so that it is not necessary to appear in the court.
It is said that.
The amendment was voted at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 21st, passed by the majority of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, the Nippon Ishin no Kai, and the Democratic Party for the People, and sent to the House of Councilors.