Augmented Reality Law, Privacy, and Ethics

Chapter 10

Litigation Procedure

Abstract

This chapter discusses some of the many ways in which augmented reality capabilities could affect the practice of law and the function of the judicial system. Whether in gathering evidence, preparing a civil lawsuit, arguing a trial, or exercising a court’s powers, AR is likely to bring change to each step of the process.

Keywords

discovery

evidence

personal jurisdiction

tele-presence

legal research

courtroom

e-discovery

v-discovery

Information in this chapter

• Evidence and V-Discovery

• In the courtroom

• Exercising personal jurisdiction

Introduction

On the whole, the legal profession is a conservative institution. It does not move quickly to adopt new technologies or change the way it does things. ...