Establishes an opt-out electronic court notification system for criminal cases in Iowa.

The bill mandates the establishment of an opt-out electronic court notification system by the state court administrator by July 1, 2027. This system will deliver text-based notifications to enrolled individuals regarding all public case proceedings and events, including appearance reminders and notification of fees due. Enrolled individuals include victims, witnesses, attorneys, and legal guardians involved in criminal cases. The system must protect against the disclosure of nonpublic information and limit participation to enrolled individuals.

Establishes an opt-out electronic court notification system for criminal cases in Iowa.

The bill mandates the establishment of an opt-out electronic court notification system by the state court administrator by July 1, 2027. This system will deliver text-based notifications to enrolled individuals regarding all public case proceedings and events, including appearance reminders and notification of fees due. Enrolled individuals include victims, witnesses, attorneys, and legal guardians involved in criminal cases. The system must protect against the disclosure of nonpublic information and limit participation to enrolled individuals.