Send Court Date Reminders and Notifications
Reduce failure to appear rates and save costs by sending court hearing notifications and reminders.
Hearing, Pretrial, Arraignment and Custom Notifications
Notify parties to a case about any type of relevant court notification.
Join The Cell Phone Generation
Automate court notifications for the 96% of Americans that own a cell phone and 81% that own a smartphone.
Send Informative, Simple, and Timely Text Messages
Inform clients effectively as 98% of text messages are read within three minutes.
Track Delivery Status
Know when messages are delivered, opened, or failed. Use unreachable reports to send mailed notifications.
Most Effective Court Date Reminders
Court Date Reminder Schedule
Defendants receive a Welcome Message explaining the court date reminder program.
Welcome to court date reminders by County Court. We will send you important information about your case via text. Message and data rates may apply. Reply with STOP to opt out. Learn more: [PortalLink]
Defendants receive a notification once the court hearing is scheduled.
A court date has been scheduled for John Dillinger on 10/21/20 at 10am at Municipal Court. Learn more: [PortalLink]
Defendants receive additional reminders up until the court date.
Reminder: A court date has been scheduled for Sam Giancana on 10/26/20 at 9am at County Court. Missing court can lead to your arrest. Learn more: [PortalLink]
If court is closed.
County Court is closed on 09/28/20 due to Level II snow. Your upcoming court date for case ABC-123 is cancelled. We'll notify you once rescheduled.
If the defendant misses court.
Warning Bonnie Parker: A bench warrant has been issued for your arrest due to missing a court-ordered hearing. Present yourself to law enforcement or contact your attorney immediately.
Case Web Portal
Mobile-friendly, self-service web.
Every message is linked to a web-based Case Portal where clients can learn more information about their court date and obligations.
Upcoming Court Appearances
Clients see upcoming appearances and case details.
Personal Profiles
Clients set their preferred language and contact preferences.
Forms and Surveys
Send and require intake forms and surveys.
Why People Miss Their Court Date
Most failures to appear are due to forgetfulness or circumstances beyond a defendant's control, and not for criminal or evasive intentions.
- Lack of information about the court date.
- Unable to take time off work.
- Court notice mailed to an outdated address.
- Unable to find child care.
- Due to unforeseeable events.
Consequences of Missing a Court Date
Missing a court date has a cascading impact on our communities.
A bench warrant could be issued when a defendant fails to appear.
They can be taken into custody and booked in jail.
Failures-to-appear are the primary driver of bench warrants issued.