Committee backs pilot to send automated text reminders for court dates
The committee approved a resolution directing the judiciary to pilot automated text‑message court‑date reminders in Justice of the Peace court, citing evidence that reminders reduce missed appearances; one‑time development costs were estimated at about $30,000 and ongoing messaging costs about $10,000 annually.
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The Judiciary Committee voted to release a resolution to pilot automated text reminders for scheduled court appearances, aiming to reduce missed appearances and the downstream consequences for litigants, victims and court staff.
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