NCJ Number
101040
Journal
Journal of Criminal Justice Volume: 14 Issue: 2 Dated: (1986) Pages: 167-176
Date Published
1986
Length
10 pages
Annotation
The first electronic monitoring system in corrections was developed in 1964. It was used as an alternative to the incarceration of parolees and mental patients.
Abstract
More recently, with rapid advances in communications technology and data management, personal telemonitoring systems are being developed at several locations in the United States and other countries. Current case law suggests that at least some types of electronic monitoring may be legally permissible when they are used to verify compliance with other acceptable conditions of probation or parole and have demonstrated therapeutic effectiveness. Three major correctional objectives may be achieved through the use of telemonitoring systems: (1) reduced correctional costs, (2) extended protection of the public, and (3) improved rehabilitation of offenders. Consideration should now be given to the important legal and social issues involved in the large scale use of telemonitoring. (Author abstract)