Section 214-RICR-70-00-1.8 - Electronic MonitoringA. Electronic Monitoring is a time-limited sentencing alternative to secure detention or custody at the Training School and facilitates supervision in community settings for youth identified by the Family Court.B. The Family Court may utilize Electronic Monitoring for pre-adjudicated or adjudicated youth: 1. Charged with an offense which meets the definition of delinquent (R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-3(5)); and2. The youth would otherwise be detained at or sentenced to the Training School; and3. The use of Electronic Monitoring allows the youth to safely remain at or to be released to the home of a legal guardian, family member or foster home placement.C. The use of Electronic Monitoring for pre-adjudicated youth is limited to thirty (30) days unless the Family Court determines that another period, not to exceed thirty (30) days, is necessary.D. The Family Court may order Electronic Monitoring for an adjudicated youth for an initial period of up to sixty (60) days and for an additional period of up to thirty (30) days, if determined necessary.E. Electronic Monitoring is not used as a punitive measure.F. The Electronic Monitoring Program utilizes Global Positioning Systems to track the whereabouts of the youth at all times to identify youth compliance or non-compliance.214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-70-00-1.8
Amended effective 12/3/2018