Terms & Conditions of House Arrest
House arrest is a cost-cutting alternative to incarceration of non-violent criminals. An individual sentenced to house arrest must wear an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet. The ankle bracelets allow probation officials to monitor the whereabouts of a person under house arrest. Bracelets are located through a GPS-like system. House arrest saves municipalities the costs associated with prison terms.
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Defendant Liability
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A defendant sentenced to house arrest is provided with a binding contract illustrating the terms of house arrest, according to Municipal Court of Coshocton in the State of Ohio. The contract outlines the defendant's responsibility and liability for the equipment related to the house arrest.
Conditions
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Defendants under house arrest must remain within the confines of their homes for the term of the sentence. A person sentenced to one year must remain at home for that period. Failure to comply with said terms will deem a defendant an escapee, and he will then face the additional charge of fugitive from justice.
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Exceptions
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A person may leave home confinement under certain circumstances, such as life-threatening emergencies. However, monitoring officials must be notified within 24 hours. Other such circumstances are restocking food and water supplies in the event other arrangements cannot be made, and illness requiring a visit to medical facilities. For all situations, prior notification must be made and permission granted before a defendant can leave the premises.
Benefits
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In the State of Washington, house arrest allows the convicted person to maintain a job. If defendants are struggling with substance abuse, they are permitted to seek and attend medical treatment. They enjoy the benefits of living at home, and remaining with family. House arrest differs from state to state, but essentially keeps people out of cell confinement.
Famous People Under House Arrest
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Martha Stewart; Paris Hilton; rapper T.I; Bobby Brown; and football star Micheal Vick are just a few of the celebrities who have experienced house arrest. Many house arrests are related to drug charges, financial swindles, driving while under the influence on more than one occasion and, in the case of Vick, dog fighting. An individual is not deemed a violent threat to society for these types of offenses.
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