Rules of Procedure for Use of eSignature and eIdentification by the Judicial Authorities

The Supreme Judicial Council of the Republic of Bulgaria adopted Rules of Procedure for Use of eSignature and eIdentification by the Judicial Authorities.

The Rules define the types of electronic signature the judicial authorities are obliged or have the right to use, as well as the terms of issuance, renewal, and termination. They also cover the terms of making electronic statements by the judicial authorities.

The Supreme Judicial Council is responsible for defining the Rules of Procedure for use of electronic signature and electronic identification by the judicial authorities under the adopted amendment of the Bulgarian Judiciary Act (State Gazette No 62 from 09.08.2016).