The use of electronic evidence in the civil process: problems of theory and practice

Purpose: Consideration of the problems of using new means of evidence in the civil process. Analysis of current judicial practice and identification of difficulties faced by participants in civil proceedings when applying evidence on electronic media. Methodology: The paper uses the theoretical method, the method of system analysis and analogy, and the method of studying documents. Results: A detailed analysis of judicial practice makes it clear that at present the Russian legislator does not establish the procedure for obtaining and collecting electronic evidence, which makes it difficult to implement electronic evidence in civil proceedings. Novelty/originality/value: The legal status of electronic documents is considered by the author from the point of view of the possibility of their application in the civil process.