The Deputy Minister of Justice John Bougas In an interview with the Athenian Agency, he referred to pilot application of the electronic file file, expected to begin at the end of 2025, initially in the cadastral disputes and then in the courts, first of all from the big cities.

As the Deputy Minister of Justice points out, “this is not a theoretical or abstract concept, but an institutionally guaranteed tool” is “a project that essentially upgrades the operation of the courts, offering multiple benefits to judicial officers, the legal world and, above all, to the citizens”.

Mr Bougas, after saying what will be included in the online file, points out that “the entire file will be concentrated in a single, digital space, ensuring completeness, security and immediate access to all those involved in a court case”.

Thus, lawyers from their office, without having to move, will deposit all documents electronics and monitor the evolution of the case From the Court of First Instance to the issuance of a decision by the Supreme Court.

Following is the interview of Deputy Minister of Justice John Bouga and journalist Panagiotis Tsimpoukis

Question: What does the electronic file of the case file mean for judicial officers, the legal world and, above all, for citizens?

The electronic file of the case file is one of the most important reforms in the context of the digital transformation of justice. It is a project that essentially upgrades the operation of the courts, offering multiple benefits to judicial officers, the legal world and, above all, to the citizens.

This is not a theoretical or abstract concept, but an institutionally guaranteed tool, the creation of which in political proceedings was provided by Law 5221/2025. In the same context, the electronic file will be applied to each procedure – political, criminal or administrative with the filing of the introductory application. In the event of appealing means, the file is digitally transferred to the Supreme Court, that is, to the Court of Appeal and, if necessary, to the Supreme Court.

In this way, justice is modernized and becomes more effective, transparent and citizen -friendly. The electronic case file accelerates the trial, annihilates almost time -consuming bureaucratic procedures and contributes to the creation of a more accessible and reliable system.

Question: In what cases can it be applied and with what conditions?

According to Article 119 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which is the institutional background for the electronic file file, the Integrated Civil and Criminal Justice (HEDDY-PP) will create an electronic file for each case. This folder will include all relevant documents such as:

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· Proposals, additions and evaluations of witness deposits,

· Attracts, pre -existing bills, court stamp and legal documents,

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· Mediation documents, relevant case law, provisions and decisions of the case.

In this way the entire case file is concentrated in a single digital space, ensuring completeness, security and immediate access to all those involved in a court case.

Question: What are the advantages of this arrangement?

The electronic file file will undoubtedly bring about the restriction of print and handling of documents and therefore will have a positive environmental footprint. The judges gain immediate and complete access to all the details of the case, without massive prints and delays, while lawyers will be able to submit all documents electronically from their office and monitor the evolution of the case from the Court of First Instance until the Supreme Court’s decision is issued.

Specifically, this reform means for judges greater efficiency, speed and ease in organizing cases, while at the same time minimizing delays, the risk of losing files is reduced and enhance their control and supervision by the Inspection Council.

For lawyers, the electronic dossier offers immediate information, easier cases management, electronic deposit -file and access to decisions (case law). It also enhances transparency and security, as each action is digitally recorded.

For citizens, this innovation implies easier, faster and more economical access to justice. No physical presence is required in the courts to monitor their case, saving time and cost, while enhancing confidence in institutions, thanks to the transparency and reliability of electronic processes.

At the same time, through the electronic file it will be possible to collect anonymous statistics, enabling the Ministry of Justice to objectively evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the judiciary.

Question: When will the application of the electronic file be started

The pilot application of the electronic file file will begin by the end of 2025 in the cadastral disputes, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Government. The progress in digitizing the Land Registry archives, such as contracts and courts of the country, will allow judges to derive, using artificial intelligence tools and interoperability, direct information and data from digitized documents posted on the special platform.

Thus, this will be achieved to reduce the study time of the large files files, and therefore the immediate issuance of decisions will occur.