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人民法院在线诉讼规则 / Online Litigation Rules of the People's Courts

📝 Overview

Judicial rules (effective 1 August 2021) governing online litigation: filing, hearings, evidence exchange and electronic service. They give online proceedings the same legal effect as in-person ones.

This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.

📜 The law text / key provisions

Key practical points:
• Filing, attending hearings and exchanging evidence can be done through the courts' online platforms.
• Online proceedings have the same legal effect as in-person ones.
• Online litigation is generally based on the parties' consent and accommodates those unable to use it.
• There are rules for admitting electronic evidence and verifying it (including blockchain data).
• Electronic service is valid once actual delivery to the parties is established.
• Helpful for foreign or geographically distant parties to ease access to justice.

🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026

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