This paper examines the integration of artificial intelligence technologies in the management of remote judicial hearings, focusing on their impact on procedural efficiency, access to justice, and due process guarantees. It argues that while AI-driven tools offer significant advantages in scheduling, case management, and real-time analysis, they simultaneously introduce complex legal challenges related to fairness, transparency, and judicial independence. The study analyzes the transformation of judicial proceedings in digitally mediated environments, where remote hearings rely on algorithmic systems for organization, communication, and decision support. It highlights key risks, including automation bias, unequal access to digital infrastructure, and limitations in assessing credibility and evidence in virtual settings. Adopting a legal-analytical approach, the research proposes a governance framework that integrates procedural safeguards with technological innovation. This framework is based on principles of transparency, explainability, human oversight, and procedural integrity. The paper contributes to the evolving discourse on digital justice by offering a balanced perspective that aligns efficiency gains with the protection of fundamental legal rights, ensuring that the digital transformation of judicial hearings does not compromise the core values of justice.
Amal Fawzy Ahmed Awad (Tue,) studied this question.