This paper analyzes the potential of information technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve access to justice, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency within the judicial system. It emphasizes the importance of thorough programming, dataset selection, and continuous oversight to mitigate biases and maintain fair trial rights, and it discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with AI’s role as a decision-making assistant or autonomous decision-maker. Additionally, the paper examines the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the implementation of electronic filing systems and integrated justice platforms, as well as their effects on judicial procedures. It underscores the necessity of establishing strong legal and ethical frameworks to guarantee that technological advancements maintain the integrity of the decision-making process, impartiality, and judicial independence. The paper also examines international practices and the Albanian context, emphasizing the pressing necessity for an advanced case management system to improve data management and judicial efficiency.
Keywords: : digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, judicial system, legal and ethical frameworks
