SMS Consent for Case Notifications
This page describes how individuals provide consent to receive SMS notifications from Pine Technologies. Pine Technologies provides case management software used by courts and legal agencies.
How Consent is Collected
Individuals provide their phone number during court case intake, citation issuance, payment setup, or other legal case processes conducted by a court or prosecutor’s office.
At the time the phone number is collected, individuals are presented with a disclosure similar to the following:
"I agree to receive recurring automated SMS notifications from Pine Technologies regarding my court case, including reminders, updates, and payment notifications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out and HELP for help."
By providing their phone number and proceeding with case processing, individuals provide express consent to receive these SMS notifications.
Consent may be obtained through:
- Directly from the individual during court intake
- Signed or acknowledged court documents
- Entry by authorized court or law enforcement personnel during case processing
Message Types
Messages may include:
- Court date reminders
- Case status updates
- Witness notifications
- Payment reminders for fines or fees
Opt-Out
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
Help
Recipients may request assistance at any time by replying HELP.
Additional Information
- Message frequency varies based on case activity
- Message and data rates may apply
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