Exploring the Realistic Dilemmas in China's Online Court Hearing Practice

Abstract

As a product of the deep integration of information and network technology with judicial proceedings, online court hearings offer significant advantages in enhancing litigation efficiency, reducing litigation costs, and facilitating party participation. However, given that online court hearings in China are still in their early stages of development, they face numerous practical challenges in implementation. This paper systematically examines the core concepts, characteristics, and value of online court hearings, focusing on the major issues in areas such as legal provision, platform development, judicial transparency and privacy protection, and information system security. Based on this analysis, the paper proposes that efforts should be made to promote the standardized and systematic development of the online court hearing system by improving relevant legal regulations, establishing a unified online litigation platform, enhancing the transparency of court proceedings, and strengthening security measures.