Industry news, policy changes, and regulatory updates in electronic monitoring
While electronic monitoring expands as a community supervision tool, individuals under its watch frequently encounter significant barriers to employment and social reintegration.
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.
Courts increasingly rely on electronic monitoring to balance public safety with individual circumstances, navigating challenges from health needs to sophisticated tamper attempts.
Recent high-profile cases highlight the complex role of electronic monitoring in balancing medical necessity with the imperative of secure offender supervision, challenging the capabilities of current technology.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was moved to home confinement in Brasília, fitted with an electronic ankle monitor, after a two-week hospitalization for bronchopneumonia, marking a significant development in his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began a 90-day house arrest, equipped with a GPS ankle bracelet, after a severe lung infection prompted a Supreme Court reversal of his 27-year prison sentence.
Recent contract awards in Scandinavia highlight a growing trend towards comprehensive, integrated electronic monitoring (EM) platforms that encompass a wider range of supervision modalities beyond basic GPS tracking.
National justice systems across Europe are increasingly adopting comprehensive electronic monitoring platforms, unifying diverse supervision needs from GPS tracking to home detention and alcohol monitoring within integrated technology suites.
Electronic Monitoring by the Numbers Electronic monitoring (EM) has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. criminal justice system. As courts and corrections agencies seek cost-effective alternatives to…
A Southern California man, already on parole and wearing a GPS ankle bracelet, has been sentenced to over seven years in state prison following a string of crimes, including vehicle theft and domestic violence, where his electronic monitoring data proved crucial.
Jordan Corrales, 24, received a seven-year, four-month prison sentence in Ventura County after his GPS ankle monitor data helped link him to vehicle theft, domestic violence, and a high-speed pursuit committed while on parole.
Alberta is expanding its electronic monitoring program, leveraging GPS ankle bracelets to provide victims with real-time alerts about offender movements, signaling a significant shift in community supervision.