Useful Information

Procedure of participation and ethics in court

After joining the court session online, it is important to know:

1. turn off the sound on your phone, do not let yourself be distracted, take a notebook or several sheets of paper for notes
2. The session itself begins after the court session secretary is invited by means of a link sent to the e-mail
3. You must address the judge with the words “Your Honor”
4. It is also polite to address the participants in the process, you can use “Dear …”, “Dear …”, “Mr….”, “Ms….”
5. If you need to say something – do not interrupt, raise your hand – you will be given the floor
6. When you absolutely need to be absent during a court session, you can file a motion to adjourn the court session
7. Not to argue with the court
8. All statements during the court session are made orally or submitted through the Electronic Court
9. Documents and other materials related to the case must be sent together with the statement of claim through the personal office of the Electronic Court
10. A motion to schedule a court session in the form of a video conference is submitted 5 days before the date of the scheduled court session
11. Answer questions truthfully, succinctly, clearly, clearly and loudly so that everyone present can hear

If you violate the rules of conduct during the session or show disrespect to the court, you may be removed from the court session, or a fine or administrative arrest may be imposed.

What is a Judgment?

Judgment is a document that reflects the outcome of a court case. At the end of the court process, the judge issues a decision that you must receive.

A court decision on your case can be obtained in court, by letter, or in Diya. Yes, in the Diya application, you can receive an electronic court decision with a qualified electronic signature of judges. The document has the same legal force as its paper counterpart.

To obtain court decisions in Action:

• log in to the app;
• go to Services and select Litigation;
• view the court decision and, if necessary, download it to your smartphone or computer

To use court services in Diya, update the application to the latest version.

In addition, in the Diya application, Ukrainians can also receive notifications about scheduled court sessions in which they are participants in the case.

Using the Electronic Court system is convenient, fast and economical. You don’t need to carry documents to the court or to the post office, you don’t need to travel hundreds of kilometers. This is especially relevant for groups of people with reduced mobility. This saves your time and money. Registration and use of the electronic cabinet are free.