Considerations about the systems adopted by law no. 11419/2006 computerization of the judicial process

Abstract

With the enactment of Law nº. 11.419/2006, a major step was taken to digitize the justice process in Brazil. However, some points regarding the new legislation require attention to ensure that the model set out in the law does not fail. This article will examine the issues surrounding the informatics systems of identification, accreditation and those intended for processing legal acts as designated in the aforementioned law, and present criticisms and controversies about these systems. In addition, the feasibility of the computerization of the judicial process will be examined, exploring salient topics such as the absolute need for identification by electronic signature based on digital certificates; the obligatory previous accreditation by the individuals involved in the electronic process before the judiciary power; and  finally the indispensability of adopting a single electronic platform for the submission of of petitions and the practice of legal actions.