Digital Transformation of the Judiciary and the Need of Developing Competence Models Cover Image

Дигитална трансформация на съдебната система и необходимост от разработване на компетентностни модели
Digital Transformation of the Judiciary and the Need of Developing Competence Models

Author(s): Desislava Serafimova, Andriyana Andreeva
Subject(s): Economy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, National Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Administrative Law
Published by: Икономически университет - Варна
Keywords: digital transformation; competency models; court administration; e-justice; IT Service management

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the problems in communication between representatives of the judicial system in Bulgaria and IT specialists who have developed a unified information system of the Bulgarian courts. The main challenges in the process of digitalization of their activities are outlined. The possibilities for developing a sectoral competence model for the employees of the judicial administration with a view to a more effective introduction of e-justice are presented. The article aims to outline the main challenges and problems accompanying the digital transformation of the judiciary, reflecting the views of the various participants in this process and proposing guidelines for solving them. On this basis, to argue the need to develop competency models focusing on digital competencies as part of the sectoral competency models in the court administration. Structurally, the article consists of three parts - the first clarifies the methodology of the empirical study, including the methods of desk research, in-depth interviews and surveys. The second part characterizes the trends and challenges in the process of digital transformation in the judiciary in Bulgaria. The third part of the paper argues the need to develop a sectoral competency model for e-justice.

  • Issue Year: 65/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 394-408
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Bulgarian