Electronic monitoring has long been a fixture in the U.S. justice system, where tens of thousands of accused criminals wear GPS-monitoring bracelets — not just celebrities such as Weinstein. But GPS monitoring is also becoming more common in Canada, with growing acceptance by judges and justices of the peace that the devices can be another […]

The electronic bracelet to monitor violent ex-spouses is used in several countries, including France, which has just officially adopted it this week, but the practice is still in its infancy in Quebec. https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2019/12/21/le-bracelet-electronique-peu-utilise

While GPS monitoring has become an accepted part of the bail system, it’s important to weigh everything before deciding whether and when to propose it.Case law has established the ladder principle, which is that the conditions imposed as part of a bail should be the least onerous ones necessary to meet the legal tests. At [...]

Electronic monitoring has become a common consideration during bail hearings, but there are still some misconceptions about its use. Myth 1​: Electronic monitoring is only available through government-run programs. There is now abundant case law applicable across Canada establishing that accused persons can take the initiative to propose, as part of their bail plan, that […]

Electronic monitoring is an important factor that courts consider when deciding whether to grant bail to a person who might otherwise be detained. When someone knows that their compliance is monitored 24/7, it changes the calculus. If the wearer knows that violations will be detected and reported to the police, a person — who might […]