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| Revise electronic monitoring bill to reflect research |
| By bangordailynews.com |
| Published: 03/28/2013 |
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Maine will hear important debate Friday about a bill that would allow people seeking a protection from abuse order to request that the alleged offender wear an electronic monitoring device. While LD 842, sponsored by House Republican Leader Ken Fredette, is well-intentioned and addresses a significant issue, it should be revised before the state legislative Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety gives its approval. Specifically, the legislation should follow the recommendations set out in a recent report completed by advocates, police, district attorney and attorney general representatives, the Maine Department of Corrections, the Maine Department of Public Safety, the Maine Office of Information Technology and the Maine Sheriff’s Association. The report recommends that monitoring be used in certain cases as part of pretrial bail conditions or post-conviction conditions of release, placing it as a tool within the criminal, not civil, system. Last February, Gov. Paul LePage ordered the creation of the group to study the best ways of using technology to reduce the risk of domestic violence. Electronic monitoring devices are already used in Maine in certain circumstances. The task force, though, analyzed how those devices can be used effectively to reduce repeat offenses by those charged with or convicted of crimes involving domestic violence, sexual abuse and stalking. Read More. |
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