Judiciary Information System (JIS) for the Lagos State Judiciary
The first system of its kind in Nigeria. JIS brought e-filing, online payments and full case management to the Lagos State courts.
Illustrative interface based on the JIS workflow
Resolve disputes fairly, quickly, transparently and economically
Paper filing meant queues at the registry, fees that were hard to account for and cases that were difficult to follow. The Lagos State Judiciary wanted a system that would put its courts on par with the developed world.
We worked with the Honourable Chief Judge and the Judiciary ICT committee to design and deliver a secure, web based system that serves lawyers, registry staff and judges.
One system for lawyers, registry staff and judges
Each part removes a step that used to need a visit to the court or a paper form.
E-filing
Lawyers file suits online through a secure portal, with documents attached to the case record.
Online payments
Filing fees paid by credit or debit card, with every payment recorded against the case.
Case tracking
Counsel follow the progress of their cases from anywhere in the world with a secure login.
Judge workspace
Judges manage their caseload from assignment through to post-judgment in one place.
Every stage managed in one workflow
Assignment
Cases routed to the right court and judge
Scheduling
Hearing dates fixed and shared with all parties
Hearing
Proceedings recorded against the case file
Judgment
Decisions issued and stored securely
Post-judgment
Appeals, enforcement and records kept in order
What changed for the court and the public
JIS set a new standard for how courts in Nigeria handle filings, payments and case management.
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