Algeria has launched a new digital platform enabling lawyers to request and obtain certified copies of court judgments and rulings online, marking another step in the country’s broader judicial digitalization efforts. The announcement was made by Justice Minister Lotfi Boudjemaa during a visit to the Biskra Court on February 15.
The platform allows legal professionals to submit requests electronically for certified documents from both ordinary and administrative courts. Approved copies are delivered within 24 hours and carry electronic signatures, eliminating the need for repeated physical visits to courthouses and reducing administrative delays. Access to the service is provided through lawyers’ electronic accounts on the Ministry of Justice’s digital interface used for exchanging petitions and legal documents.
According to the ministry, the initiative is designed to simplify procedures, improve efficiency, and enhance responsiveness for both lawyers and litigants. By automating request processing and enabling remote access to official documents, the system modernizes court workflows while supporting faster case management.
The launch builds on earlier digital reforms introduced in May 2024, when Algeria rolled out a national electronic portal allowing users to track cases and retrieve non-certified copies of judgments from courts nationwide. The continued expansion of digital services reflects the government’s effort to improve accessibility, reduce processing times, and strengthen transparency within the judicial system.
Across Africa, similar initiatives have been implemented as part of wider public-sector digital transformation efforts. Countries such as Morocco and Rwanda have introduced electronic case management and online filing systems aimed at improving efficiency and access to justice through technology-driven processes.
