Hong Kong Judiciary
e-Courts Portal
The integrated Court Case Management System for electronic filing, document management, case tracking, and online payments — accessible 24/7.
Web-based System
Access via PC or mobile browser
Individual & Organisation Accounts
For litigants, lawyers, and law firms
Accepted Formats
PDF, WORD (.docx/.doc), TXT, RTF
Mobile Friendly
Responsive design for all screen sizes
20% fee concession available for iCMS users on High Court filings • Judiciary Cloud now available for large document uploads • Mandatory iCMS use starting 2026
System Features
Comprehensive electronic services for court users
Electronic Filing
Submit court documents online 24/7 with instant acknowledgement and transaction reference
Case Tracking
Search and monitor case progress, view status timelines, and receive updates
Online Payments
Pay filing fees electronically via credit card with deposit account support
Secure Platform
Enterprise-grade security with role-based access control for all documents
Cause Book Search
Public access to search cause books and inspect filed documents
24/7 Availability
Access the system anytime from any device with internet connection
Supported Case Types
Currently enabled in the High Court and District Court
Civil Appeal
Appeals from decisions of the Court of First Instance
20% concession for e-filing users
Commercial Action
Commercial disputes and business litigation matters
20% concession for e-filing users
Personal Injuries
Claims arising from personal injuries and accidents
20% concession for e-filing users
Latest Notices
Important updates about the e-Courts system
20% Fee Concession for e-Filing
Enjoy a 20% concession on High Court fee items related to electronic handling of court documents for 3 years.
Judiciary Cloud Now Available
Organisation users can now upload large documents (up to 20GB) via the Judiciary Cloud temporary storage.
Mandatory iCMS Use from 2026
All legally represented litigants will be required to use iCMS for case types where electronic mode is available.
Implementation Timeline
Progressive rollout across court levels and case types
May 2022
iCMS launched for District Court (PI & Tax Claims)
Jun 2025
Extended to High Court — Civil Appeal (CACV)
Aug 2025
Commercial Action (HCCL), IP (HCIP), Construction (HCCT)
Oct 2025
Personal Injuries Action (HCPI) in High Court
Dec 2025
Civil Action (HCA) in High Court
2026
Mandatory use for all legally represented litigants
Who Can Use iCMS?
Registration is free for eligible users
Individual User
- Litigants in person
- Legal practitioners
- Full e-filing and payment access
Organisation User
- Law firms and barristers’ chambers
- Government departments
- Deposit account & Judiciary Cloud access