The Use Of Videoconference Systems In Court

On 1 January 2025, the revised Swiss Civil Procedure Code ("CPC") has come into effect, introducing significant changes. We will be analyzing these changes in a series of concise articles, aimed at offering a clear and current understanding of these changes.

The revised CPC introduces videoconferencing and electronic transmission of audio and visual data.

Prior to the revised CPC, videoconferencing in civil judicial proceedings was not allowed for in our procedural rules, except for the temporary regime during the COVID-19 pandemic. This lack of a unified legal framework led to inefficiencies. The pandemic underscored the need to modernise and integrate technology into legal procedures.