Electronic Tagging
/ɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk ˈtæɡɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A method of supervising offenders by attaching electronic devices to them, enabling remote monitoring of their location and movements.
The court ordered electronic tagging as a condition of the defendant's bail.
Forms
- electronic tagging
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Commentary
Electronic tagging is typically used as an alternative to incarceration and requires precise statutory or regulatory authority to avoid privacy violations.
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