Belarusian courts activities during the pandemic

Belarusian courts are working. Claims and applications are accepted. Court hearings are held.

Disinfection is carried out in courts; dispensers with disinfectant fluids are installed. Judges and court personnel wear masks and gloves.

Applications, motions, court judgements are sent by e-mail mostly. If there are many representatives in a case, including witnesses or experts, judges suggest postponing consideration of the case.

Advocates and parties often wear masks; if possible, they sit at a distance from each other.

Advocates are trying to minimize the number of court hearings. In some cases, with the consent of the parties, the court uses Skype or similar services.

Compared to the situation several years ago, courts are more likely accept electronic documents as evidence, including messages from instant messengers and e-mail.