Section 1210.7 Of Chapter 1.4. Electronic Monitoring From California Penal Code >> Title 8. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.4.
1210.7
. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a county
probation department may utilize continuous electronic monitoring to
electronically monitor the whereabouts of persons on probation, as
provided by this chapter.
(b) Any use of continuous electronic monitoring pursuant to this
chapter shall have as its primary objective the enhancement of public
safety through the reduction in the number of people being
victimized by crimes committed by persons on probation.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter
to specifically encourage a county probation department acting
pursuant to this chapter to utilize a system of continuous electronic
monitoring that conforms with the requirements of this chapter.
(d) For purposes of this chapter, "continuous electronic
monitoring" may include the use of worldwide radio navigation system
technology, known as the Global Positioning System, or GPS. The
Legislature finds that because of its capability for continuous
surveillance, continuous electronic monitoring has been used in other
parts of the country to monitor persons on formal probation who are
identified as requiring a high level of supervision.
(e) The Legislature finds that continuous electronic monitoring
has proven to be an effective risk management tool for supervising
high-risk persons on probation who are likely to reoffend where
prevention and knowledge of their whereabouts is a high priority for
maintaining public safety.