Technology

Back to the work which we are undertaking to improve the justice sector. Technology is of course a crucial component and we are also witnessing an increase in the use of technology. We are committed in strengthening the Government’s online service for citizens. A number of services are offered by courts’ website, eCourts.gov.mt. Professionals can register for these services by obtaining an eID and register on the website and have access to the court database. In addition, one may submit official letters online, applications to the Court of Magistrates, the Small Claims Tribunal, and the Administrative Review Tribunal. There are many more services that are all intended to help practitioners provide better service to their customers.

Through the Get Mobile Notifications, one can register for this service and receive an SMS whenever there is a sitting related to a civil case. This builds on the service already offered for a deferral of a sitting in which case an SMS is sent to avoid any inconvenience for both involved parties. Through the MyCases online service, one can view all details of a case after registering as one of the parties involved in the case. Also the Register of interdicted and barred persons is now available online – this online registry is accessible to lawyers, notaries and attorneys and therefore now notaries don’t need to be notified in the usual manner previously used as this is now accessible online.