With the new projects, full digitization is being implemented in Justice with an electronic case file for court records and an upgraded Criminal Record, which reduces delays and enhances speed.
A significant acceleration in the digital transformation of the judicial system are marked by the new projects presented at the Ministry of Justice, in the presence of the relevant minister Giorgos Floridis and the Minister of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Dimitris Papastergiou, with a focus on upgrading critical information infrastructure and the universal transition to electronic procedures. The focus is on strengthening the National Criminal Registry, the second phase of the Integrated Case Management System for civil and criminal justice, as well as the implementation of the Electronic Case File, which is expected to drastically reduce bureaucracy and accelerate the processing of cases. At the same time, the extensive digitization of judicial materials and the expansion of electronic services for citizens and professionals are shaping a new operational model for the justice system, aiming for greater transparency, security and efficiency in the day-to-day administration of justice.
Projects that continue the digital transformation of the justice system, such as the strengthening and expansion of the National Criminal Registry information system, the upgrade and expansion of the Integrated Case Management System for Civil and Criminal Justice (Phase II), as well as the implementation of the Electronic Case File, were presented at a joint event organized by the Ministries of Justice and Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, according to ProtoThema.gr.
Digital Transformation Projects in the Justice System
First, in the presence of Minister of Justice George Floridis and Minister of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Dimitris Papastergiou, as well as the heads of the judiciary and the bar association, a video regarding digital transformation projects in the Justice sector was screened at the Ministry of Justice.
More specifically, Mr. Floridis emphasized: “Today, following a major and coordinated effort, the digital infrastructure of the judiciary is being completed to a very satisfactory degree. However, what we all realize is that for this infrastructure to function to the extent we would like, it requires commitment and training. We are therefore facing the next challenge, the next major step to ensure that this infrastructure can be used effectively.
Major projects for the new digital justice system were presented – What’s changing in criminal records and case files
That is why there must be systematic and comprehensive training for justice system personnel, namely judges, lawyers, and court clerks. Once these systems are fully operational, the current state of the justice system will have changed radically, and the Greek justice system will be able to meet the challenges of the 21st century.”
For his part, Mr. Papastergiou stated: “At the Ministry of Digital Governance, we are currently implementing projects with a total budget of nearly 3 billion euros, with the most critical initiatives being those related to Justice and Health. In the Justice sector, the digital transition is a change that is already underway. We have completed the digitization of approximately 300 million pages of court records. To put the scale of this project into perspective, if we were to lay these pages end to end, they would stretch approximately 90,000 kilometers—that is, twice the circumference of the Earth.
At the same time, with the new electronic case file and the digital version of the Criminal Record, where 60% of cases are already processed without delays, we are substantially improving services for citizens and professionals. With modern digital infrastructure and new technologies, we are creating a justice system that is faster, safer, and more effective for everyone. And indeed, it is the duty of all of us to stand by the Ministry and every court so that we may continue the work that has been done, because the projects that have been implemented are truly very successful. For this reason, I must thank everyone who worked on the IT systems, the Information Society, our contractors, and our partners.”
Greetings were delivered by Christoforos Linos, appellate judge and president of the Three-Member Administrative Council of the Athens Court of First Instance, Andreas Koutsolambros, President of the Athens Bar Association and the Plenary Assembly of Greek Bar Associations, Stavros Asthenidis, CEO of the Information Society, and Dimitris Liatsos, member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Judicial Officers of Greece.
