Practice Direction 2.2 Annexure A 1 Terminology Expressions used in this Practice Direction have the same meanings as corresponding expressions used in the SCR. 2 Functional Principles The following functional principles, which have been adopted by the Council of the Courts Administration Authority and govern the ebusiness (“CAA”), underpin framework within which this Practice Direction is to operate: 2.1 The principles of the will be applied to Electronic Transactions Act the CAA e Business systems. 2.2 All Courts will use the same systems that have a common core and are functionally equivalent, but some variations will be necessary to accommodate local needs. 2.3 Electronic case files will comprise all written documents and other items presently included in paper case files, and also provide direct access to other relevant files. 2.4 Electronic case files will interface with other relevant electronic files maintained in the Courts, and with other automated official records, eg financial and statistical systems. 2.5 Case file items will be captured in electronic form at the earliest possible time. 2.6 Electronic case files that include the filing of pleadings and other documents in electronic form must also have the ability to capture file information for the Court for purposes such as effecting notice and service on the parties, verifying the timeliness of filing, and confirming receipt by the Court. 2.7 Electronic case files are to be designed to maintain the integrity of the files and ensure the effective control of the public record. Court’s 2.8 Electronic case files are to be designed to promote decreased reliance on paper copies, but should also continue to provide access to records in paper form. 2.9 Electronic case files are to be designed to accommodate local practices while satisfying the more general information Judiciary’s needs. 2.10 Systems will conform to basic requirements and industry standards and design, that emphasise ease of access, adaptability to change, reliability, and compatibility with alternative technological solutions and function needs. 2.11 Electronic case files are to provide enhanced user access to case file information.
Practice Direction 2.2 Annexure A 1 Terminology Expressions used in this Practice Direction have the same meanings as corresponding expressions used in the SCR. 2 Functional Principles The following functional principles, which have been adopted by the Council of the Courts Administration Authority (“CAA”), underpin and govern the ebusiness framework within which this Practice Direction is to operate: 2.1 The principles of the Electronic Transactions Act will be applied to the CAA e Business systems. 2.2 All Courts will use the same systems that have a common core and are functionally equivalent, but some variations will be necessary to accommodate local needs. 2.3 Electronic case files will comprise all written documents and other items presently included in paper case files, and also provide direct access to other relevant files. 2.4 Electronic case files will interface with other relevant electronic files maintained in the Courts, and with other automated official records, eg financial and statistical systems. 2.5 Case file items will be captured in electronic form at the earliest possible time. 2.6 Electronic case files that include the filing of pleadings and other documents in electronic form must also have the ability to capture file information for the Court for purposes such as effecting notice and service on the parties, verifying the timeliness of filing, and confirming receipt by the Court. 2.7 Electronic case files are to be designed to maintain the integrity of the Court’s files and ensure the effective control of the public record. 2.8 Electronic case files are to be designed to promote decreased reliance on paper copies, but should also continue to provide access to records in paper form. 2.9 Electronic case files are to be designed to accommodate local practices while satisfying the Judiciary’s more general information needs. 2.10 Systems will conform to basic requirements and industry standards and design, that emphasise ease of access, adaptability to change, reliability, and compatibility with alternative technological solutions and function needs. 2.11 Electronic case files are to provide enhanced user access to case file information.
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