What Are the Costs of House Arrest?
You would be required to pay fees associated with being placed on house arrest and would have to pay a one-time fee of approximately $90 and a daily fee ranging from $4 to $10 while on house arrest for the cost of the electronic monitoring. However, the judge can waive the requirement that you pay these fees if you file a motion and show a good reason why you cannot afford to pay them.
Can You Get Credit for Time Served?
No. Unlike when you are sentenced to jail or prison, you do not get good time credits that would reduce the time of your house arrest. You would have to serve the entire sentence set by the judge.
What Happens If You Violate the Terms of Your House Arrest?
If you fail to comply with the conditions of your house confinement, it would be considered a probation violation. Some of the consequences could include:
- You could be given a warning by your probation officer if the violation is not serious or this is your first violation of the terms of your house arrest.
- The term of your probation and house arrest could be increased.
- You could be required to follow other conditions in order to remain on probation.
- You could be found in contempt and ordered to serve up to 30 days in jail.
- Your probation and house arrest could be revoked, and you could be required to serve a jail or prison sentence.
In addition, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense if you remove or tamper with the ankle monitoring device. If convicted, you would face additional punishments.
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