Transforming information into a digital format - The minister expresses satisfaction with the judiciary's progress as they implement electronic filing.
Hesse's Justice Minister Christian Heinz (CDU) anticipates that the e-file will be wholly operational in Hesse's justice system by 2026, as mandated by law. The progress of the implementation will be tracked through project planning, according to his response to a parliamentary inquiry from the FDP state parliamentary group in Wiesbaden. "Any potential risks will be identified and rectified as part of standard risk management practices."
It is reported that the e-file is currently in operation at almost every Hessian court, except for its introduction at the Labor Court in Wiesbaden. The answer states that "in regular jurisdiction, the electronic file leads in civil and insolvency proceedings at all district and regional courts."
"Here comes the criminal area," Heinz declared in an interview with dpa. Initially, Darmstadt will undergo the transition, and in 2025, the major courts in Frankfurt and Wiesbaden should complete their conversion. "That will be a significant undertaking, since in these courts, the justice system also relies on support from other security authorities," explained the minister. Intense work on data exchange between these authorities is underway. "We are in the middle of a transformative period, but overall, we are on track, which I find reassuring."
During visits to the courts, Heinz observed that the satisfaction with the e-file has indeed risen, he remarked. The technology offers more possibilities for remote work from home, for instance. Without digitalization, paper files would need to be meticulously transported between homes.
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- The digitization of the judicial system in Hesse has seen significant progress, with Christian Heinz, the CDU's Justice Minister, expressing satisfaction with the electronic filing system being implemented, particularly in Wiesbaden's district and regional courts.
- To ensure a smooth transition to the electronic filing system, the CDU government in Hesse is closely monitoring the project's progress, including the potential risks, and implementing standard risk management practices.
- In an effort to further digitalize the criminal justice system, Christian Heinz announced that Darmstadt will be the first city to undergo the conversion to electronic filing, with major courts in Frankfurt and Wiesbaden set to follow by 2025, marking a significant undertaking that will involve collaboration with other security authorities and data exchange procedures.
