Supreme Court Case Search (My Case Lookup)

When involved in a legal dispute or court proceedings, it is natural to wonder how your case is progressing. In the past, you had to visit the courthouse in person or call by phone to inquire, but now you can easily check the status of your case anytime and anywhere through the Supreme Court of Korea's My Case Search service.

1. Key Features

The Supreme Court My Case Search is an online service provided by the Supreme Court of Korea that allows parties involved in litigation to look up the progress of their cases over the internet. The service provides information on various types of cases, including civil, criminal, administrative, and family law matters, and it is known to be very useful as you can check trial schedules, verdict results, and document submission statuses in real time.

To use the Supreme Court My Case Search service, you must first access the Supreme Court Internet Registration Office website or the Electronic Litigation website. On the main page, find and click the 'My Case Search' menu to be taken to the login page.

Identity verification is required to use the service. You must verify your identity through a digital certificate (formerly known as an authorized certificate) or simple authentication, which is a mandatory procedure for personal information protection and security of case information. If you do not have a digital certificate, you can use simple authentication services such as Kakao, Naver, or PASS, making it highly accessible.

2. Detailed Explanation

After logging in, a list of all cases in which you are a party will be displayed on the screen. You can see basic information such as case number, case name, presiding court, and type of case at a glance, and clicking on each case allows you to view more detailed information.

On the detailed information page, you can check the case filing date, assigned division, next hearing date, and the stage of trial proceedings. A major advantage is that the next hearing date, time, and location are clearly displayed so there is no risk of missing a trial schedule.

You can also confirm whether documents you submitted have been received through the My Case Search service. You can track in real time whether various documents submitted to the court — such as complaints, answers, and briefs — have been properly received and when they were accepted, which is helpful in preparing for litigation.

3. How to Use

When a verdict has been rendered, a judgment document viewing service is also available. You can view the full text of the judgment online, and if necessary, download it as a PDF file for your records. However, for some cases, viewing the judgment document may be restricted to protect personal information.

The Supreme Court My Case Search service is also available on mobile devices. By downloading the Supreme Court Electronic Litigation mobile app or accessing it through a mobile web browser, you can use the same service on a smartphone or tablet.

One important point to note when using this service is that you can only look up cases in which you are a party. Cases involving others or cases in which you are not directly involved cannot be looked up due to the Personal Information Protection Act. However, attorneys appointed as legal representatives are granted access to view the relevant cases.

4. Additional Information

For civil cases, you can check the progress at every stage from the filing of the complaint to the finalization of the judgment. You can track in real time whether the defendant has submitted an answer, the schedule for evidence examination, and the dates of oral argument, which is useful for formulating litigation strategy.

In criminal cases, you can check whether charges have been filed, the trial schedule, and plans for witness examinations. In particular, being able to quickly find out important information such as whether the defendant is in custody and the outcome of bail applications is a great help to defendants and their families.

For family law cases dealing with sensitive matters such as divorce, child custody, and property division, an enhanced security system is applied. Only the parties themselves can look up the case, and a record of access is kept to prevent indiscriminate viewing.

The service is equally available in administrative litigation cases. You can monitor the progress of cases such as appeals against administrative dispositions or claims for damages online and respond accordingly.

5. In-Depth Content

The Supreme Court My Case Search service is said to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you can access it at any time regardless of time or location. However, during system maintenance periods, the service may be temporarily unavailable, so if you have important items to check, it is advisable to look them up with some time to spare.

If technical problems arise while using the service or you determine that there is an error in the search results, you can contact the Supreme Court Customer Center or the civil affairs department of the relevant court. Specialist counselors will provide friendly guidance to help you resolve any issues.

6. Notes

Among the information available through the Supreme Court My Case Search, delivery (service of process) information is particularly useful. You can confirm when various documents sent by the court were dispatched and when they were received, which helps prevent disputes related to service of documents.

Hearing date change requests and document submission deadlines are also updated in real time, which helps prevent the mistake of missing important deadlines in litigation proceedings. This is especially important for appeals and final appeals, where deadlines are strict.

7. 7th Information

When using the electronic litigation system, it can be linked with the Supreme Court My Case Search for even more convenient litigation management. You can submit documents online and immediately check their reception status, saving time and costs.

Attorneys who represent clients in litigation often handle multiple cases simultaneously, and the Supreme Court My Case Search allows them to manage the progress of all cases in one place, greatly improving work efficiency.

Recently, a notification service has also been introduced, allowing users to receive notifications via KakaoTalk or text message when a hearing date is approaching or when there are important changes. Registering for this service makes it even more convenient to manage your cases.

8. 8th Information

The Supreme Court My Case Search is continuously being improved as part of the court's digital transformation policy. The user interface is becoming increasingly intuitive, and the scope of information provided continues to expand.

Through this service, citizens can transparently check the status of their own cases without visiting the courthouse in person, which is regarded as an innovative system that has greatly improved the accessibility of judicial services.

9. 9th Information

The Supreme Court My Case Search is an important tool that helps citizens caught up in legal disputes alleviate anxiety and better understand court proceedings. By monitoring the progress of their own cases in real time, individuals can respond more actively to litigation.

Going forward, the Supreme Court My Case Search service is expected to continue evolving alongside technological advances. Services such as AI-powered guidance on expected verdict timing and automatic searches of similar precedents may be added in the future.

If you are experiencing difficulties with legal issues, we encourage you to actively use the Supreme Court My Case Search service. It will be of great help in protecting your rights and conducting litigation efficiently. We hope you will respond wisely based on accurate information.