WILLEMSTAD - Beginning December 1, lawyers and citizens in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will be able to submit and manage cases digitally before the Supreme Court (Hoge Raad). A new secure login system will be introduced to facilitate this transition to digital litigation.
Access by case type
In criminal cases, access will be limited to lawyers and designated members of the Public Prosecutor’s Office — defendants themselves cannot file or manage cases digitally.
In tax cases, private individuals may choose whether to use the digital system, but for companies, government entities, lawyers, and tax advisors, digital filing is mandatory.
How to apply for login credentials
Login credentials can be requested through the Joint Court of Justice. Court staff are available to assist with the application process.
For those who do not have a Dutch digital ID, the front office will help by requesting access on their behalf. Once approved, users will receive an activation code via email, and the Supreme Court will link their account to the appropriate case file.
Training and support
To ensure a smooth rollout, the Joint Court of Justice has conducted information and training sessions on Aruba and Curaçao, with staff from Sint Maarten and Bonaire participating online. Lawyers and tax advisors have also been informed through newsletters.
Further details — including FAQs and technical guidance — are available on the Supreme Court’s official website.
According to the Ministry of Justice, this new digital access system will provide a uniform, efficient, and more secure legal process across the entire Kingdom, marking an important step toward modernizing justice services in the Dutch Caribbean.