Qatar SJC Launches WhatsApp Service to Help Lawyers Manage Cases Digitally

Qatar's Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has introduced a new WhatsApp-based service that allows accredited lawyers to link registered court cases directly to their authorised law firms, marking another step in the country's ongoing digital transformation of judicial services.

The new facility enables lawyers to associate a case already registered in the court system with their law office using the SJC's official WhatsApp number, 44597777. Once the case is linked, lawyers can manage it electronically, review hearing schedules, access submitted memoranda and file procedural requests on behalf of clients without visiting the courts.

The service expands the Council's existing WhatsApp platform, which was initially introduced to help litigants access judicial services through a virtual assistant. Earlier digital services included checking case status, obtaining copies of judgments and session minutes, viewing upcoming hearing dates, and electronically submitting memoranda.

By extending the platform to legal practitioners, the SJC aims to simplify case management, reduce administrative work and improve the efficiency of law firms. Lawyers will be able to monitor multiple cases, keep track of court proceedings and submit applications through a single digital channel, helping to accelerate litigation procedures.

The initiative forms part of Qatar's broader strategy to modernise its justice system through digital technologies and automation. The Council has been progressively introducing online judicial services, remote litigation and AI-powered tools to improve accessibility, reduce paperwork and deliver faster judicial services.

According to the SJC, the WhatsApp service has been designed with security and confidentiality in mind. Access is linked to the lawyer's registered mobile number, ensuring that only authorised users can access case information and perform legal procedures electronically.

The Council has encouraged accredited lawyers to make use of the new service as it continues to expand digital channels aimed at improving the efficiency, transparency and accessibility of Qatar's judicial system.