On the use of video conference communication in civil proceedings

The article discusses the effectiveness and possibility of using videoconferencing systems in civil proceedings and the applied principles of civil law. The use of video conferencing systems was enshrined in a number of federal laws: first in criminal, then in arbitration and civil processes. In addition, the introduction of the concept of general jurisdiction and the computerization of the judiciary helped the aforementioned system to establish itself in practice. These circumstances, the special legal status of certain categories of persons, for example, prisoners serving sentences of deprivation of liberty, as well as significant achievements in scientific and technological progress, have led to the introduction and effective use of video conferencing in civil proceedings.