Establishes a statewide court appearance reminder program in Tennessee to reduce missed court appearances.
The bill amends Tennessee Code to establish a statewide court appearance reminder program administered by the administrative office of the courts. The program aims to reduce missed court appearances by sending automated reminders via text message, email, or mail. It automatically enrolls defendants who provide contact information, sends multiple reminders before each court appearance, and offers options in multiple languages. The program's data is used solely for evaluation and reporting, and contact information cannot be used for criminal investigations or law enforcement intelligence.
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