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.
Some examples of crimes that receive ankle monitors include: Driving under the influence. Minor drug or alcohol offenses. Nonviolent sex offenses. Unlawful immigration.
As to people sentenced to home confinement, electronic monitoring requires them to wear an ankle monitor or ankle bracelet that tells authorities their location at any time. Police and courts use the bracelet to ensure that a person is abiding by the terms and conditions of their home detention.
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.
These devices are designed to be difficult to remove without proper tools or knowledge, and tampering can easily trigger alarms. In summary, while it is technically possible to remove an ankle monitor, the legal ramifications and potential consequences make it a highly inadvisable action.
Some examples of crimes that receive ankle monitors include: Driving under the influence. Minor drug or alcohol offenses. Nonviolent sex offenses. Unlawful immigration.