24-39-S, SUPERSEDES 17-44-S IN RE: CRIMINAL - EMPACT ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF DEFENDANTS AS A CONDITION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE - GENERAL GUIDELINES, GENERALLY, AND SPECIFICALLY IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MATTERS - ORDERED 9/23/2024 BY CHARLES G. CRAWFORD
EXCERPT: “Whereas, most criminal defendants are entitled to be released from custody pending disposition of the charges for which they were arrested; and Whereas, the Seminole County Sheriff, under the Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.131(b)(1)(d), have the capability to electronically monitor defendants who are released from custody by non-intrusive means through a program known as Electronic Monitoring Protection and Crime Tracking (EMPACT); and whereas, electronic monitoring can provide timely information to law enforcement regarding the activities of a defendant as they relate to compliance with conditions of release, including abstinence from criminal activity; and Whereas, the Seminole County Sheriff and the State Attorney have requested authority to require defendants who meet specified criteria to be electronically monitored as a condition of pretrial release, in addition to reasonable or reduced bond, but not in lieu of bond, without compliance with the investigation and recommendation required by F.S. 907.041(3)(b); and (Open AO for more information.)”
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