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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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