Bill > SB536

This bill repeals the requirement for private home detention monitoring agencies to notify the designated law enforcement agency when a defendant violates a condition of their home detention monitoring, except in specific circumstances. Previously, these agencies had to inform both the court and law enforcement within 24 hours of a general violation, or within 1 hour if the violation involved tampering with or failing to maintain monitoring equipment, or immediately if the defendant entered a prohibited area. This change means that for most violations, law enforcement will no longer automatically be notified by the monitoring agency, though the court will still be informed. Home detention monitoring is a system used to ensure defendants comply with court orders, often as a condition of pretrial release, and involves electronic devices that track their location.

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