Bail With Ankle Bracelet In Chicago
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The Cook County Sheriff's Electronic Monitoring Program (EM) is a pre-trial monitoring program created to ease overcrowding in the Cook County Department of Corrections. Since its inception in 1989, over 300,000 DOC individuals in custody have been placed on EM.
Electronic monitoring is a system that uses a GPS-equipped ankle monitor, to track, monitor, record and analyze the location of people accused or convicted of a crime who are placed on house arrest.
The Cook County Sheriff's Electronic Monitoring Program (EM) is a pre-trial monitoring program created to ease overcrowding in the Cook County Department of Corrections. Since its inception in 1989, over 300,000 DOC individuals in custody have been placed on EM.
COMPLAINT HOTLINE: (312) 603-0745. Please be sure to speak slowly and clearly when leaving your information. BY APPOINTMENT: to schedule an appointment to file a complaint in person call: (312) 603-0350.
Information regarding verification or requests for additional movement shall be provided by email at cookcountysheriff@BI or phone at (877) 326-9198. If Defendant cannot be placed on EM for any reason, the Sheriff shall notify Defendant's attorney of record within 48 hours of this order.
Some examples of crimes that receive ankle monitors include: Driving under the influence. Minor drug or alcohol offenses. Nonviolent sex offenses. Unlawful immigration.
Typically, offenders are fitted with an electronic tag around their ankle which sends a regular signal to a receiver unit installed in their home.
Who ankle monitors are for. Ankle monitors are typically used for individuals who are on probation or parole or for those who are awaiting trial. They can also be used for individuals convicted of a crime but are considered low-risk and not a danger to the community.
Electronic monitoring or electronic incarceration (e-carceration) is state use of digital technology to monitor, track and constrain an individual's movements outside of a prison, jail or detention center.
