S.J.Res.13

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.

Final Passage·5/14/26
Draft Text

Delaware SJR13 directs the Delaware Judiciary to establish a pilot court date reminder program and study its expansion statewide.

Delaware SJR13 mandates the Delaware Judiciary to create a pilot court date reminder program in Justice of the Peace Court, sending text notifications for criminal and traffic cases. The program will automatically enroll eligible individuals with phone numbers, allowing them to opt-out. It requires at least two text messages before a court appearance, detailing the date, time, location, and potential consequences of missing the court date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 39–0 · May 14
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

10:30 AM

Judiciary

Mar 25

2:00 PM

Judiciary

History

May 14

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

Apr 22

House

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 5 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

Apr 16

House

Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House