The Modality Effects and Functional Fulfillment of Online Trial
In the digital era,online trial engender a conceptual tension with the principles of direct oral testimony and the immedi-acy principle,a conundrum that can be insightfully addressed through the theoretical lens of modality.Modality,with its multifaceted reach spanning logical,linguistic,and legal realms,articulates the speaker's evaluative stance,encapsulating judgment,attitude,and emotional disposition,thereby influencing the fabric of interpersonal relationships within the judicial framework.The manifestation of modality effects is contingent upon the mode and efficacy of its transmission,coupled with the demands of the judicial context.The in-terplay of spatial separation and the engagement of technological aids introduces a complexified and often attenuated foundation for mo-dality,leading to a series of repercussions:a relaxation of litigation constructs,a cooperative bent in trial proceedings,and a technolog-ical reframing of justice perception.As a result,the modality effects intrinsic to online trial precipitate a paradigmatic shift from func-tional equivalence to functional surplus within the judicial venue.Ensuring the operability of auxiliary and optimal forms of online trial necessitates a strategic evaluation of scenario construction predicated on predefined objectives,requiring alignment and enhancement across the substantive,procedural,and technological strata to engineer an elevated online courtroom scenes.