Ankle monitors may also be a condition for getting a reduced bail amount. By agreeing to wear one, an individual assures the court of their commitment to staying in the area and not fleeing. This can increase their chances of receiving a lower bail amount or even having no bail at all.
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.
GPS monitoring only, however, does not count. She says these requests aren't new, but they're becoming more common. “We are using GPS more frequently in our state for a condition of release, and so I think that we're probably going to see more of these motions,” she said.
Introduction. In NSW, the approach to bail conditions in domestic violence cases has been redefined with a groundbreaking requirement for certain offenders to wear electronic ankle bracelets as part of their bail conditions.
Some examples of crimes that receive ankle monitors include: Driving under the influence. Minor drug or alcohol offenses. Nonviolent sex offenses. Unlawful immigration.
Serious Crimes: For more serious offenses like murder, sexual assault, or major drug offenses, courts often require the defendant to wear an ankle monitor as a condition of bail or parole.