GUIDELINES ON ONLINE SUBMISSION OF LAWSUITS AND EVIDENCE UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 01/2026/NQ-HDTP

I. Electronic Submission of Lawsuits, Requests, Documents, and Evidence

1. Agencies, organizations, and individuals shall submit lawsuits, requests, and accompanying documents/evidence to the Court’s Public Service System, except for cases specified in Clause 4, Article 24 of Resolution 01/2026/NQ-HDTP.

2. The date of filing is the date the sender submits the documents via electronic means and receives a successful submission confirmation from the Court’s Public Service System.

3. Throughout the legal proceedings, parties shall submit documents and evidence to the Court through their registered electronic transaction accounts.

II. Receipt and Processing of Submissions

1. Upon receiving the submission, the Court must send a data message confirming receipt to the electronic transaction account of the respective agency, organization, or individual.

2. The results of the processing of lawsuits or requests will be sent directly to the sender's electronic transaction account.

III. Submission and Presentation of Evidence

1. Electronic documents and evidence submitted during proceedings may be used if verified and accepted by the Court. The Court may require the provision of original copies in the following cases:

• There are grounds to believe the electronic document has been edited, is inaccurate, or lacks integrity.
• The electronic document is incomplete, the content is unclear, or the format does not meet standards.

2. For documents already digitized, stored, or shared within the Court’s Public Service System or the National Public Service Portal, the Court shall not require resubmission.

3. For non-digitized documents, parties shall request competent state agencies to issue electronic copies for submission to the Court.

4. Physical evidence, audio-visual recordings, or other evidence that cannot be formatted as data messages must be submitted via traditional methods as prescribed by procedural law.

IV. Electronic Service and Notification of Court Documents

1. For parties with registered electronic accounts, Court-issued documents will be sent from the Court’s Public Service System to their registered accounts within the statutory time limit.

2. The date of service or notification is determined according to the specific guidelines in Clause 2, Article 10 of this Resolution.

V. Receiving and Handling Data Messages from the Court

1. Parties are entitled to use data messages sent by the Court to exercise their rights and obligations.

2. Parties are responsible for receiving and executing Court requests within the prescribed time limit and must regularly check their electronic transaction accounts.

3. Parties bear full responsibility for any failure to log in, receive, or comply with Court requests.

VI. Online Payment of Financial Obligations

1. Court fees, charges, advances, and other financial obligations may be paid online via the Court’s Public Service System, the National Public Service Portal, or other legal electronic payment methods.

2. Authentication is conducted via Single Sign-On (SSO) or through authorized banking/intermediary payment accounts.

3. Electronic Receipts: Digital payment documents with a bank's digital signature, confirming successful state budget payment, serve as a basis for further legal proceedings.

4. Refunds of court fees and charges will also be processed electronically through the aforementioned systems.

VII. Legal Validity of Online Payments

1. Electronic documents from banks or payment intermediaries hold the same legal validity as physical receipts for court fee advances.

2. The date of payment is the date the Court’s Public Service System confirms successful transaction.

VIII. Virtual Court Hearings and Meetings

1. Online court hearings and meetings must comply with the law on virtual proceedings, ensuring cybersecurity, technical standards, and the solemnity of the Court.

2. The Court will notify participants via the Public Service System, SMS, or the VNeID application regarding session details and requirements.

3. Participants are responsible for securing their login credentials and ensuring technical stability during the session.

IX. Issuance of Electronic Copies of Judgments and Decisions

Agencies and individuals may request extracts or copies of Court judgments and decisions through the Court’s Public Service System or the National Public Service Portal. Fees and procedures shall follow this Resolution and relevant legal regulations.

X. Conclusion

The issuance of Resolution 01/2026/NQ-HDTP is not only a milestone in the roadmap toward a "Digital Court" but also a solution to save time, effort, and costs for the public. In the digital age, mastering online litigation regulations will help individuals and organizations proactively protect their legal rights and interests. Stay updated with the latest technical guidelines from the Court’s Public Service Portal to ensure your electronic transactions remain seamless and legally compliant.

 

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