VINE communicates with jail and prison booking systems in near real-time, transmitting updated information to the Appriss Data Network. Victims can inquire whether an offender is held in jail as well as the facility’s location. Users can register to be notified immediately of a change in the offender’s status, such as release, transfer, or escape. When a notification is triggered, VINE automatical
ly calls the number or numbers the victim has provided. Calls continue for a designated period of time, or until the victim enters a four-digit PIN. By using the website, users can also receive notifications by e-mail. VINE Court communicates with the Idaho State Repository at https://www.idcourts.us/repository/start.do. Court information is updated at 4:00 a.m. As a result, notifications for changes in court proceedings will occur the following day.