App alerts users to lawsuits, streamlines access to judicial services

AMMAN — Justice Minister Bassam Talhouni on Wednesday announced the launch of a smartphone application that enables people to know if they have any cases against them and to follow up on ongoing cases in courts.

“We are excited about this new smartphone app that works for Android and iOS phones because it will make citizens’ lives easier,” Talhouni told The Jordan Times in a telephone interview.

The services include information such as the name of the judge, the case number, the court, the date of trial and other relevant information, according to the minister.

Talhouni added that once someone files a lawsuit against an individual who has downloaded the MOJ app, this person will be immediately alerted.

“Many people file lawsuits, and when someone files a lawsuit against another without his/her knowledge, this causes problems for them, including not being able to travel,” he explained.

The same applies to people posting bonds or issuing power of attorney “since we have many cases of forgery in these documents in particular”, Talhouni noted. 

“This will protect individuals from having someone issue a guarantee or bond without their knowledge,” the minister explained.

He said the smartphone application protects the privacy of individuals and once a person downloads it and enters the required information, no one else can download their names.

“The individual should insert information such as their phone numbers, ID number and other information listed on their identification cards,” Talhouni explained.

The minister added that the entire aim is to streamline judicial procedures for citizens and ensure better access to justice.

“We will have more services to come because our idea is to shift from electronic services to smart services," he added.