Category: Court system / Judicial SMS

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How Can Courts Use Text Messaging to Reduce Missed Court Dates?

How Can Courts Use Text Messaging to Reduce Missed Court Dates?

By:  Amy Dean - COO/Marketing Specialist  |  August 27, 2026

According to the National Center for State Courts, 1 in 6 felony cases involve a missed court date. In fact, nonappearance rates in misdemeanor cases can reach 52% in some jurisdictions. Every year, millions face severe consequences—arrest, incarceration, fines and license suspensions—simply for missing a court date. The term “failure to appear” can be misleading. Most people […]

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Circuit Clerk in Illinois? Read this.

March 31, 2026

SMS isn’t optional anymore. If Illinois House Bill 4428 passes, circuit clerks will be required, by law, to send text message reminders for court appearances. Not encouraged. Not suggested. Required. HB 4428 will mandate: Circuit clerks must send SMS reminders for every court date At least two messages per appearance (including a day-before reminder) Message […]

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