Digital Courts and Mediation: New Rules for Citizens and Businesses.
This new law introduces extensive changes to how citizens interact with courts, focusing on digitalization and electronic document submission. The aim is to speed up proceedings and improve access to justice, while also promoting mediation as a dispute resolution method. Additionally, sole proprietors can now clearly state whether a contract is professional for them, impacting their consumer rights.
Key points
More Online Court Filings: Lawyers, legal advisors, and other professionals will be required to submit many court documents electronically via a dedicated portal, potentially speeding up document flow.
Electronic Signatures: Powers of attorney and other electronically submitted documents will require a qualified electronic signature, trusted signature, or personal signature.
Mandatory Mediation in Some Cases: In selected commercial cases, the court will refer parties to mediation before the trial begins, encouraging amicable dispute resolution.
Protection for Consumer-Entrepreneurs: Individuals running sole proprietorships can declare whether a contract is professional for them, which may affect their consumer protection rights.
Easier Document Certification: Lawyers and legal advisors will be able to electronically certify the authenticity of document copies, streamlining court processes.
Mediation Costs: Unjustified refusal to participate in mediation may influence who bears court costs.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-07-25
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Status:
Enacted
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