For more intensive monitoring, in conjunction with Pretrial Supervision, an offender may be court ordered to an electronic monitoring device. Electronic monitoring allows for close supervision of an offender while in the community. Schedules are set for offenders who are allowed to work, attend school, counseling and other appointments required by the court. Restricted areas can be established in cases where victims are involved. Progress and compliance with conditions of release are continually evaluated and reported to the court.
The following are types of electronic monitoring devices utilized by Oakland County Community Corrections Division:
Active Tracking Tether The offender's movements are tracked via satellites and reported at regular intervals, in the event of a violation, the offender's movement is reported in as close to real time as possible. Exclusion zones for areas such as a victim's home, work, school or church, are programmed into a map with a predetermined radius. If the offender enters one of these exclusion zones, the victim and GPS Staff are notified via pager, allowing the victim to enact a safety plan. Appropriate candidates for GPS include offenders charged with Domestic Violence, Criminal Sexual Conduct, or any crime with a victim. Requirements include:
defendant must have a stable address
defendant must have a standard power source
defendant will be given a curfew to assure GPS device is fully charged
for offenses with a victim, the defendant should be held in custody until installed on GPS tether to insure the victim has been contacted, and hot zones established
defendant must follow all rules and regulations (file size 94k) of the Pretrial Supervision Tether Unit
Passive Tracking Tether
This unit also allows for "exclusion" and "inclusion" zones to be established but has delayed reporting. The defendant's activity is stored in the charging stand to be downloaded the following day. This option works well to ensure offenders are where they are supposed to be: e.g. school, work or curfew. This option could be utilized in cases where no victim is involved but a restriction of the offender's movement is desired. Requirements include:
defendant must have a stable address and a landline phone
defendant must follow all rules and regulations (file size 94k) of the Pretrial Supervision Tether Unit
The SCRAM unit uses transdermal (through the skin) analysis to determine the offender's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) every hour at least 24 times per day. It also monitors body temperature and distance between the leg and bracelet to detect attempts to tamper with or obstruct the unit. If the unit detects alcohol it will test every 30 minutes until alcohol is no longer present. Requirements include:
defendant must have landline phone
defendant must follow all rules and regulations (file size 96k) of the Pretrial Supervision Tether Unit
Breathalyzer Monitor
This system does not require the offender to wear any type of ankle bracelet. Rather it randomly monitors and screens the defendant for alcohol while he/she is at home. The offender must submit to a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) when the unit "calls" their home. The unit is also equipped with a camera and may ask the offender questions in order to verify identity. Result of the PBT are reported to the monitoring center and forwarded to the appropriate authorities for follow-up. Requirements include:
defendant must have a stable address and a landline phone
defendant must follow all rules and regulations (file size 96k) of the Pretrial Supervision Tether Unit
Ignition Interlock
An Ignition Interlock device is a breath analyzer installed into a vehicle to prevent a person from starting the engine if alcohol is detected in their system. The driver must blow in the device and pass a breath alcohol test before the vehicle will start.
Contact
**Further information can be provided by calling 248-451-2310**
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