House Arrest Bracelet Law and Legal Definition
A house arrest bracelet is an ankle bracelet that is semi-permanently attached to the ankle of a person under house arrest. Some courts offer house arrest to certain less serious criminal offenders in an effort to conserve jail space, tax dollars, and other law enforcement resources. When the offender is under house arrest s/he has to wear a house arrest bracelet. This bracelet is an electronic monitoring device that transmits a signal notifying the authorities of the exact whereabouts of the detained individual. Such bracelet is typically used during level 4 probation to ensure that the wearer stays at home during prescribed hours.
This bracelet typically comes in the form of an ankle bracelet. It is about the size of a large watch and attaches to the ankle with a set of snap rivets. It is difficult for the offender to remove the bracelet. Many devices trigger an alarm if they are tampered with.
The house arrest bracelet transmits an electronic signal that is similar to a geographic positioning tracking system (GPS). This bracelet sends a constant positioning signal to a base monitoring system, which monitors house arrest inmates to ensure they do not leave the confinement of their detained area. The detained area typically includes the outside parameter of the home to allow for trash removal and lawn maintenance.
This type of detention option is only available for non serious criminals. If the detainee attempts to leave his home or remove his house arrest bracelet an alarm is automatically sent to the police department. This tampering action is typically considered an escape attempt and can lead to prison time.
House arrest monitoring equipment is the computer hardware that ensures an individual stays in a confined area for the duration of his sentence. This equipment is installed in the detainee's residence, to verify the offender's compliance with the sentence. This equipment typically includes a bracelet and special phone devices that takes photos and breath samples.
