[VIRTUAL] No-Show No More: Rethinking Court Appearance & Reminders

When:  Oct 30, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (ET)

Missed court dates don’t have to be the norm — and they don’t have to lead to warrants, fines, or jail time. We know that most people can be safely released pretrial – and that they will show up when given the right support. That’s why court reminder programs are gaining traction nationwide: they’re simple, affordable, and proven to work.

Join the Data Collaborative for Justice (DCJ) at John Jay College and the (Un)warranted team at ideas42 for a timely, solutions-focused webinar discussing why people miss court and how to reduce missed court appearances through behavioral science-backed reminder strategies. You’ll hear directly from courts across the country that are using these tools to boost court appearance rates and improve access to justice.

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Whether you’re just getting started or looking to improve your current approach, this webinar will leave you with practical steps and inspiring models for building or strengthening your court’s reminder program.

Let’s move toward a system that supports appearance with proven reminder systems.

Speakers will include: 

  • Bridget Rivera Degnan, Senior Policy Manager, Data Collaborative for Justice
  • Shannon McAuliffe, Associate Managing Director, (Un)warranted initiative at ideas42
  • René Ropac, Senior Research Associate, Data Collaborative for Justice
  • Martha Wright, Manager, Criminal Justice Services, Judicial Council of California
  • Eric Jackson, Code with Asheville
  • Chris Phelps, Court Administrator, Scottsdale Municipal Court
  • Jeffrey Balbuena, Manager of Outreach, New York City Criminal Justice Agency

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