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Case Study: Using JurisMonitor to Monitor Stalking Offenders By: George Wattendorf, Prosecuting Attorney Introduction The JurisMonitor electronic monitoring program can be an effective bail supervision tool for stalkers. In the State of New Hampshire, violating protective orders and first offense stalking are misdemeanors. As a general rule, misdemeanor offenders are not detained prior to trial and are often released on signature bonds. Courts will impose conditions of release, including no contact and other traditional bail conditions. In Dover, New Hampshire we have successfully added the JurisMonitor program as a bail condition in these types of cases since March 1993. Typical Offender The typical offender has been arrested for stalking by trespass or trespassing in
violation of a Court Protective Order. He or she is usually a first time offender and is
an ex-boy/girlfriend of the victim. Initial Court Appearance At arraignment, an offender is charged with a misdemeanor stalking, or under the
domestic abuse statute for violating a protective order. Bail is usually set at $2,000 up
to $10,000 cash or corporate surety. Bail Order Requiring JurisMonitor If the defendant signs an acknowledgment agreeing to reimburse the daily fee, agrees to
attend stabilization counseling and cooperate with all conditions, the Prosecutor will
recommend that the Court order the defendant to participate as a condition of bail.
The average time on the JurisMonitor is less than ninety (90) days. Coordination with Victim and other Community Agencies Once a JurisMonitor order is authorized, a community response is required to insure
victim safety and offender accountability. Experience Over the years Dover has used the system, we have had two violations. Both offenders
were arrested and both pleaded guilty to jail sentences. Conclusion Overall, the JurisMonitor program has been a success. In the majority of cases it has served as a strong deterrent to re-offending by trespass. In the few cases where there was a violation, the technology and coordinated response system worked well. |
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