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DE SJR13
Joint Resolution
Status
4/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Pettyjohn
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AI Summary
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Directs the Delaware Judiciary to establish a pilot court date reminder program in Justice of the Peace Court for criminal and traffic cases
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Requires at least two text message reminders per court appearance: one at least 7 days before and one the day before the hearing
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Text messages must include date, time, and location of the court appearance, potential consequences for missing it, and information on how to receive help with the case
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Eligible individuals with phone numbers are automatically enrolled with the option to opt-out of notifications
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Requires a feasibility report by June 1, 2027, estimating costs, timeline, and impacts of expanding the program to Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, and Superior Court
Legislative Description
Directing The Delaware Judiciary To Establish A Pilot Court Date Reminder Program And To Study And Report On The Feasibility Of Expanding The Program Statewide.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 5 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
4/22/2026