This research is a field research (field research) using qualitative
descriptive research methods. The data sources of this research are primary data and
secondary data. The technique of collecting data in this research is by making observations,
interviews and documentation. This research was conducted at the Painan Religious Court
with sources as the Head of the Painan Religious Court, the clerk of the Painan Religious
Court, e-Court officers and the public with litigation at the Painan Religious Court. The
results of the study concluded that; 1) The application of e-Court in case resolution has been
enforced at the Painan Religious Court but has not been effective. 2) Factors causing
obstacles to the application of e-Court in solving cases at the Painan Religious Court can be
categorized as; internal factors, namely no direct face-to-face socialization to the
community, inadequate facilities and infrastructure, unpreparedness of human resources,
incomplete application menus and external factors in the form of technology failure, no
internet access in most areas of South Coastal District, no email, do not have an android
mobile phone and do not have a personal account.
Keywords: Effectiveness, e-Court, e-Litigation, Justice.