The effectiveness of short message service in court

Legal analysis: Whether the notification of sending legal documents by SMS is effective is generally effective, but there are exceptions. With the consent of the addressee, the people's court may serve the notice of hearing by SMS; If it is delivered by SMS, the date when the SMS arrives at the addressee's specific system shall be the delivery date.

Legal basis: Article 87 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), with the consent of the addressee, the people's court may serve litigation documents by fax, e-mail and other means that can confirm receipt, except for judgments, rulings and conciliation statements.

If it is delivered by the way mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the date when it reaches the addressee's specific system by fax or e-mail shall be the date of delivery.

The Supreme People's Court's Interpretation on the Application of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Article 135 Electronic service can be carried out by fax, e-mail, mobile communication and other specific systems that can be received immediately.

The date specified in the second paragraph of Article 87 of the Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China when it is delivered to the specific system of the addressee shall be the date when the corresponding system of the people's court shows the successful delivery. However, if the date when the addressee proves that he arrived at his specific system is inconsistent with the date when the corresponding system of the people's court shows his success, the date when the addressee proves that he arrived at his specific system shall prevail.

Article 136 If the addressee agrees to be served by electronic means, it shall confirm it in the confirmation of the address of service.