HR 547
A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the use of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration in this Commonwealth and to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.
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Bill overview
This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the use of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration in Pennsylvania. The study will examine current practices, potential barriers, and opportunities for expansion, focusing on public safety, costs, and recidivism rates. The committee will consult with various stakeholders to gather information and provide recommendations to the House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- Assess current use of electronic monitoring in Pennsylvania.
- Identify constraints and barriers to expanding electronic monitoring.
- Explore opportunities to expand electronic monitoring for low-risk individuals.
- Compare recidivism rates between electronic monitoring and incarceration populations.
- Analyze costs associated with electronic monitoring versus incarceration.
- Evaluate methods for assessing the effectiveness of electronic monitoring technologies.
- Examine contracts and agreements for electronic monitoring service providers.
- Consult with a wide range of stakeholders including government agencies, legal organizations, and criminal justice policy groups.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Individuals involved in the criminal justice system
- County probation and parole departments
- The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
- The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
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