‘Remote trial’ has facilitated 307 court sessions since launch — Judicial Council

AMMAN — The Cassation Court and other Amman criminal courts have used the “remote trial” method in 307 cases since the project was launched last July, according to the Jordanian Judicial Council.

 In a recent statement, the council noted that the aim of the “remote trial” or “trial by distance” project is to “facilitate and accelerate litigation procedures and reduce time, efforts and financial costs as well as mitigate detainees’ transportation risks”.

 The remote trial approach also ensures that those awaiting hearings or trials do not miss their sessions if faced with a critical emergency that prohibits them from physically being in court, whether it be a health condition or otherwise, according to the statement.

 Given that relying on modern techniques in trial procedures “makes the sessions more accessible under all circumstances”, the Ministry of Justice launched the project in July of 2018.

 Communication devices and screens were installed in the trial halls of the Amman Court, the Irbid Court and the Cassation Court. The devices and screens were then electronically linked with rehabilitation centres in Juwaida, Karak, Irbid and Marka in the initial launch of the project.

 The first remote trial session, which was described by the Ministry of Justice as a “qualitative leap in the criminal justice system and the strengthening of the rule of law”, was held on July 24, 2018.