Saudi MoJ publishes 2nd edition of guide to e-litigation procedures

The Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published the second edition of the Procedural Guide to e-Litigation, among its efforts to enhance digitization and increase efficiency.

According to the new edition, trials are carried out remotely through “digital pleading” enabling electronic exchange of documents and briefs; as well as “virtual hearings” enabling audio-visual sessions through the videoconferencing tools approved by the ministry.

The judges’ deliberations and delivery of judgments are also carried out through private electronic communication and virtual sessions.