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Pretrial electronic monitoring 14 states
AI in Criminal Justice

Pretrial Electronic Monitoring in 2026: How 14 States Are Reshaping Criminal Justice Through GPS Technology

Industry bill-tracking and statehouse reporting through March 2026 point to a wave of GPS-capable pretrial electronic monitoring—often bundled with domestic-violence alert logic and budget pressure to retire legacy cellular. This analysis maps representative statutes, technology requirements, and vendor procurement signals across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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Oklahoma GPS ankle monitor domestic violence law
AI in Criminal Justice

Oklahoma Unanimous Vote: GPS Ankle Monitor Mandate for Violent Abusers Under SB 1325

Oklahoma Senate Bill 1325, authored by Sen. Bill Coleman and headed to the House with Rep. Toni Hasenbeck as co-author, would require GPS monitoring for defendants with prior domestic violence adjudication or certain violent DV charges—with alerts to victims and police. This industry analysis covers technology requirements, procurement signals, and how the bill fits next to California SB 871, Florida HB 277, and England & Wales tagging expansion.

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Florida HB277 DV electronic monitoring
Domestic Violence & Victim Safety

Guide: Florida Electronic Monitoring for Domestic Violence Under HB 277 (2026)

Florida’s CS/CS/HB 277, passed March 9, 2026 and effective July 1, 2026, authorizes—and in defined high-risk circumstances requires—electronic monitoring in domestic violence dockets. This industry analysis explains the statute’s dual-technology expectations (RF and GPS with victim notification), pilot structures, cost allocation to monitored persons, and what the shift signals for vendors and supervision agencies across the United States.

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SCRAM systems 2026 product roadmap
Technology & Research

SCRAM Systems 2026 Product Roadmap: Connected Supervision and the Future of GPS Ankle Monitor Technology

SCRAM Systems has outlined a 2026 product roadmap that foregrounds SCRAM CAM Connect, phased connectivity (Wi-Fi first, cellular and GPS capabilities later), and a connected approach to supervision spanning devices, mobile tools, and data-driven solutions. Here is an independent read of what that signals for GPS ankle monitor and electronic monitoring programs.

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Cook County EM violation threshold
News & Policy

Cook County Slashes EM Violation Threshold from 48 to 3 Hours: Technology Implications for GPS Ankle Monitors

Policy analysis of Cook County Circuit Court’s January 28, 2026 electronic monitoring updates under Chief Judge Charles S. Beach II: 48-hour to 3-hour unauthorized-absence thresholds for major violations, Pretrial Services handling under three hours, 24-hour judicial review (weekends from Feb 7, 2026), and sheriff/clerk expedited workflows—plus what the shift demands from GPS ankle monitor connectivity, tamper accuracy, and geofence discrimination nationwide.

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