California legal term
Electronic monitoring program in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Electronic monitoring program” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Electronic monitoring program” mean in California criminal law?
“Electronic monitoring program” includes, but is not limited to, home detention programs, work furlough programs, and work release programs. (Cal. Penal Code § 1203.018)
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