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E-filing, electronic service to become new norm in Ghana’s courts from October – Chief Justice
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MyJoyOnline
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has announced the introduction of electronic filing, electronic authentication and electronic service of court processes as the new standard for justice delivery in Ghana, beginning in October this year.
The Chief Justice made the announcement at the climax of the Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary celebration in Accra, describing the digital transformation of the Judiciary as a major step towards improving access to justice.
He added that the automation of courts will begin with the Supreme Court when the new legal year starts in October, before extending to the Court of Appeal and the High Courts across the country.
The Chief Justice stressed that the move is not simply about introducing technology into the court system but represents a deliberate institutional direction aimed at removing longstanding barriers to justice.
"It reflects our determination to ensure that access to justice is no longer unnecessarily constrained by geography, bureaucracy, or avoidable delay," he added.