California SB871 establishes an electronic monitoring program for domestic violence offenders and victims.

California SB871, the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, aims to address the rising severity of domestic violence incidents in the state. The bill mandates electronic monitoring for domestic violence offenders under specific conditions, such as when the offense involves strangulation, a deadly weapon, or serious bodily injury. The monitoring system notifies law enforcement and victims if the offender violates court orders. The court may charge the offender for the monitoring costs, but inability to pay does not preclude the use of the system.

California SB871 establishes an electronic monitoring program for domestic violence offenders and victims.

California SB871, the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, aims to address the rising severity of domestic violence incidents in the state. The bill mandates electronic monitoring for domestic violence offenders under specific conditions, such as when the offense involves strangulation, a deadly weapon, or serious bodily injury. The monitoring system notifies law enforcement and victims if the offender violates court orders. The court may charge the offender for the monitoring costs, but inability to pay does not preclude the use of the system.