The Use of Means of Social Communication in the Context of Procedural Law

The Use of Means of Social Communication in the Context of Procedural Law is a reference, handbook, and commentary primarily on the ordinary marriage nullity procedure in first instance, intended for tribunal staff, diocesan employees, and those preparing themselves for ministries in the Catholic Church, especially local tribunals. Those who work at tribunals are oftentimes confronted with practical questions about the use of modern technology in marriage nullity procedures. Can videoconferencing technology be used to obtain testimony? Can we accept electronic signatures and electronic notarizations? Especially during the time of pandemic and the closing of tribunals for in-person ministry and service, those are some of the problems of people involved in tribunal work. Are dispensations and permissions necessary from the Holy See for the validity of certain procedural acts, or can a conference of bishops enact particular law to address some of the issues that are still a lacuna legis?