Electronic Monitoring Device
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ dɪˌvaɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A device used by law enforcement or corrections authorities to remotely track and monitor the whereabouts or status of an individual, typically a person under legal supervision such as parole, probation, or house arrest.
The court ordered the defendant to wear an electronic monitoring device to ensure compliance with house arrest conditions.
Forms
- electronic monitoring device
- electronic monitoring devices
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Commentary
Typically deployed as ankle bracelets, these devices facilitate non-custodial supervision and require clear legal authority and procedural safeguards.
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