Ohio HB626 mandates courts to use an automated system for sending electronic reminders to criminal and traffic defendants about their scheduled court.

Ohio HB626 requires the administrative director of the supreme court to develop a court reminder program for municipal, county, and common pleas courts. This program will send text or email reminders to criminal and traffic defendants about their scheduled court appearances. The reminders must comply with state and federal laws, including obtaining consent before sending text messages. The program aims to reduce costs, improve court efficiency, and ensure defendants are reminded to appear. It also collects data on defendants' responses and non-appearances.

Ohio HB626 mandates courts to use an automated system for sending electronic reminders to criminal and traffic defendants about their scheduled court.

Ohio HB626 requires the administrative director of the supreme court to develop a court reminder program for municipal, county, and common pleas courts. This program will send text or email reminders to criminal and traffic defendants about their scheduled court appearances. The reminders must comply with state and federal laws, including obtaining consent before sending text messages. The program aims to reduce costs, improve court efficiency, and ensure defendants are reminded to appear. It also collects data on defendants' responses and non-appearances.