Home Detention
/ˈhoʊm dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of early release from prison allowing an offender to serve the remainder of their sentence confined at home under electronic monitoring and supervision.
The judge granted him home detention instead of full imprisonment.
Forms
- home detention
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Commentary
Home detention requires careful drafting to specify eligibility criteria, monitoring conditions, and consequences of breaches.
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