A bill for an act relating to the establishment of an electronic court notification system.

This bill requires Iowa's state court administrator to create an electronic court notification system by July 1, 2027, for all criminal cases. It directly affects people involved in criminal proceedings - including defendants, victims, witnesses, and their attorneys - by sending them text-based alerts about court dates, fees, and other case events. The system must include a simple opt-out option, protect sensitive case information, and limit notifications to enrolled users. It can be run by Iowa courts or a qualified external provider, replacing paper notices with digital updates for greater efficiency.