SB 91 Criminal Hearing Reminders
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the requirement about criminal hearing reminders?
What information is included in a hearing reminder?
If I am a defendant in a criminal case, how will I receive reminders?
What happens if I don't show up for my criminal hearing?
What if I can't attend the hearing?
What if I have a lawyer?
What if I have filed a consent to proceed in my absence under Criminal Rule 38(b)?
How do I confirm the date, time and place of a court hearing?
How do I unsubscribe from hearing reminders?
What happens if I text "STOP" to a hearing reminder I receive by text message on my cell phone?
Is there a fee for hearing reminders?
Are there text reminders for other types of cases?
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► What is the requirement about criminal hearing reminders?
The court will send defendants in criminal cases reminders about upcoming hearings. If you are a defendant, fill out:
- Defendant Contact Information form, CR-202 and file with the court.
► What information is included in a hearing reminder?
The reminder will include:
- date
- time, and place of the scheduled hearing
► If I am a defendant in a criminal case, how will I receive reminders?
You can receive reminders by:
- text messages
If you are a defendant in a criminal case, fill out:
- Defendant Contact Information form, CR-202 and file with the court.
► What happens if I don't show up for my criminal hearing?
If you do not show up at you hearing:
- you may lose your posted bail,
- the court may issue a warrant for your arrest, and
- you may be charged with a new crime.
If you filled out a form that says the hearing can happen without you present (called a "consent to proceed"), talk to your lawyer to make sure you don’t need to show up.
► What if I can’t attend the hearing?
Contact:
- your lawyer, or
- contact the court if you do not have a lawyer. Court Directory
► What if I have a lawyer?
Check with your lawyer to see if you need to come to court. Come to the hearings unless your lawyer says you do not need to come to a specific hearing.
► What if I have filed a consent to proceed in my absence under Criminal Rule 38(b)?
Contact your lawyer if they have filed a form stating the hearing can happen without you present (called a "consent to proceed"). Talk to your lawyer to see if you need to come to the hearing.
► How do I confirm the date, time and place of a court hearing?
Sometimes court hearing dates and times change. Confirm the date, time and place of a hearing. How to find your case.
If you cannot find your court case, call your lawyer or the Clerk’s Office where your hearing is scheduled.
► How do I unsubscribe from hearing reminders?
Emails: To unsubscribe from email hearing reminder:
- Click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email and follow the instructions to unsubscribe.
To restart email hearing reminder:
- Fill out Defendant Contact Information form, CR-202 and file with the court.
Text Messages:
- To unsubscribe from SB 91 criminal text hearing reminder contact your local court about your case. Find your local court in the Court Directory.
- To re-subscribe SB 91 criminal text hearing reminder, Contact your local court about your case. Find your local court in the Court Directory.
- To stop all reminder texts from the Alaska Court System text STOP to 34852. You will receive a confirmation text.
- To restart reminder texts from the Alaska Court System, text START to 34852 to send and receive texts again.
► What happens if I text "STOP" to a hearing reminder I receive by text message on my cell phone?
You will permanently stop all text hearing reminders in all court cases now and in the future if you text "STOP". The court’s text messages will be blocked. This will also stop all other court texts including jury service reminders. You will need to re-subscribe to start any text hearing or jury service reminders again. To re-subscribe text “START” to 34852.
► Is there a fee for hearing reminders?
The Alaska Court System does not charge a fee for the hearing reminder service. Your mobile provider's standard rates for receiving and sending text messages still apply.