This paper, situated within the wave of judicial reform driven by digital transformation, explores the current status, obstacles, and academic value of the judicial appraisal system. The research aims to uncover innovative paths, develop strategies to address new challenges, improve the judicial appraisal system, and enhance judicial fairness and efficiency. Methodologically, the paper focuses on the demands, difficulties, and solutions of judicial appraisal in the digital era, employing comprehensive research methods including theoretical analysis, case studies, and expert interviews. By constructing a solid theoretical framework, the paper evaluates domestic and international research trends, identifies research gaps, and advocates for the integration of theory and practice. The main body of the paper showcases the innovative forms of judicial appraisal in a digital environment, drawing on successful experiences from domestic and international examples, revealing potential issues, and providing policy recommendations. The conclusion summarizes the core insights of the research, reflects on its limitations, points out potential directions for future research, and reiterates the importance and urgency of innovation in the judicial appraisal system in the evolving digital era.