Juvenile House Arrest
FAQs
 Q. Do I have to wear a ‘bracelet’?
A. Clients are monitored through a Mitsubishi homestation (see image on right) in the
residence which requires a telephone connection and maintained electricity. Clients
transmit their pictures, as well as breath alcohol tests, via the electronic monitoring
system thus negating the need for an ankle bracelet.
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Q. How much does it cost?
A. The cost is $56.00 per week; however, if a client and his or her parent(s) (or legal
guardian(s)) are unable to pay as scheduled, a budget worksheet will be given to the
client and services may be delivered on a sliding scale basis.
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Q. Will I be subjected to drug and alcohol testing?
A. Clients are expected to remain drug and alcohol free while on House Arrest. House
Arrest clients will be subjected to both urinalyses and breath alcohol tests. Drugs and
alcohol are prohibited from the client’s residence.
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Q. Will staff be coming out to my home? school? place of employment?
A. Clients are subject to random home visits. We also contact (as well as visit) schools,
places of employment, and treatment providers for verification purposes.
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Q. Does the computer system call in the middle of the night?
A. Clients are subject to monitoring 24 hours each day, thus, the electronic
monitoring system may call a client in the middle of the night. The electronic monitoring
system will be calling the client’s residence at random hours of the day and night
to verify the presence of the juvenile in the home.
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Q. What happens if I violate the terms of House Arrest?
A. Noncompliance with the conditions of House arrest supervision may result in termination
from the program and possible lodging in the Juvenile Detention Center.
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Q. How long could I be on the program?
A. The longest a client may remain on House Arrest is twelve weeks unless an extension is
ordered by a judge.
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Q. Will I still be able to go out to eat? go shopping? go to a
relative’s house?
A. Upon prior approval, clients may only leave their places of residence for the following
reasons: School or work; counseling, treatment, or required classes; to meet with a House
Arrest Officer or assigned Intensive Supervision Arrest Officer, Court Services Officer or
Case Manager; to attend church or church organized youth groups; to see an attorney,
doctor, or dentist; or any other emergency situations, as approved by House Arrest Staff.
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Johnson County Department of Corrections