100% DIGITAL JUDGMENT

THE VIEW OF JUDGES AND LAWYERS ON SERVICE BY REMOTE CHANNELS

Abstract

The process of digital transformation of the Judiciary refers to overcoming the benchmark of justice provided in a physical place to the paradigm of justice as a service, offered through digital platforms, with the use of new technologies. The research carried out sought to investigate what are the perceptions of judges and lawyers about the 100% Digital Judgment instituted by the National Council of Justice - CNJ, notably regarding the use of remote service channels, in view of the profound impact that this has had on the functioning of the Judiciary Branch. A quantitative and qualitative empirical research was carried out with judges from the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories - TJDFT and lawyers who work before the same court. The results revealed that both judges and lawyers are in favor of the maintenance and prevalence of remote service channels, even after the end of restrictions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Virtual Desk was highly rated by lawyers. Most lawyers and judges were in favor of maintaining the scheduling system for consultations provided by judges through remote channels.