Executive Summary
eCourtDate's Client Supervision Solution is a modern, mobile-first platform supporting pretrial and probation agencies. It reduces failure-to-appear rates and improves compliance by combining behavioral science, real-time data analysis, and flexible integration with existing risk models.
- Behavioral Intelligence: Real-time client behavior updates.
- Agency Control: Agencies control how data is used.
- Affordability: Transparent pricing per client.
- Mobile-First Experience: User-friendly app for clients and officers.
- Integrated Payments: Built-in GovPayPlan for compliance tracking.
- Proven Adaptability: Scalable from small to large jurisdictions.
Positioning eCourtDate in the GovTech Landscape
The supervision of clients is evolving. eCourtDate offers customizable Risk Integration, real-time monitoring, and flexible tools to support compliance, safety, and accountability.
Standalone Risk Assessment Integration
eCourtDate supports any agency-selected tool, including the Adult Static Risk Assessment (ASRA) from Washington State. ASRA is easy to use, public domain, and does not require licensing or infrastructure.
Customizable Risk Integration
Supports the Public Safety Assessment (PSA) with local fidelity components in place. For others, eCourtDate offers real-time, behavior-driven scoring based on client activity. Agencies maintain full control.
Key Features
- Real-Time Risk Scoring: Based on behavior, not demographics.
- Multilingual AI Chatbot: Officer assistant and client support.
- Secure Self-Check-ins and Drug Testing
- Officer Safety Tools with Emergency Alerts
- GovPayPlan Integration for payments
- Unlimited Officer Access: $20 per client/month
Texas OCA and PRAISTX
PRAISTX, a static scoring tool from Texas OCA, has seen limited adoption. eCourtDate can complement this effort with real-time scoring and OCA-aligned design.
Target Market Focus
Ideal for small to mid-sized agencies including rural, tribal, and municipal governments.
- Faster procurement cycles
- Underserved by large vendors
- Staffing shortages benefit from AI
- Lean budgets welcome per-client pricing
Competitive Analysis
| Vendor | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Technologies | CMS Integration | High cost, slow updates |
| SCRAM Systems | Hardware integration | No real-time scoring or AI |
| equivant | Standard risk tools | Lacks modern engagement |
| CorrectTech | Configurable dashboards | Not mobile-native, high cost |
| Reconnect | Mobile check-ins | Limited analytics and officer tools |
Competitive Advantage of eCourtDate
- Behavior-based, ethical AI with no demographic inputs
- Agency-configured supervision levels
- Optional mood scoring with sentiment analysis
- Every message designed using behavioral nudges
- Live insights and real-time platform
- Mobile-native with video calls, message threads, and self-check-ins
Conclusion
eCourtDate modernizes supervision with real-time, ethical, and scalable technology. Agencies benefit from cost savings, better outcomes, and flexibility to integrate with existing or new tools.
Appendices
Risk Assessment Tool Comparison
| Feature | PSA | ASRA |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Arnold Ventures | Washington State |
| Purpose | FTA + New Crime Risk | Recidivism |
| Inputs | 9 static factors | Static factors |
| Needs Implementation | Yes | No |
| Customization | High | Low |
| Use | Pretrial decisions | Supervision level |
| Licensing | Free, with requirements | Public domain |
| Integration in eCourtDate | Supported with full implementation | Optional static tool |
Pricing Comparison
| Platform | Pricing |
|---|---|
| eCourtDate | $20/client/month, $5 if self-pay |
| Tyler Technologies | $21,000/year (10 users) |
| CorrectTech | $10K-$15K (3–5 users) |
| SCRAM TouchPoint | Tiered daily pricing |
| Others | Not publicly disclosed |
About Greg Shugart
Director of Government Relations
Greg Shugart brings over 30 years of public sector experience to the eCourtDate team, with a background in court administration, criminal justice reform, and government operations. He previously served as Criminal Courts Administrator for Tarrant County, Texas, where he led statewide-recognized initiatives in pretrial modernization, court communications, and system efficiency. Greg now contributes to eCourtDate’s strategy and partnerships, helping agencies implement technology that improves access, compliance, and trust in the justice system.