What is a SCRAM bracelet?

A SCRAM bracelet, which is patented by Alcohol Monitoring Systems, is a device used by law enforcement, corrections, and the criminal justice system to remotely monitor the blood alcohol content of an individual. A SCRAM device, which stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor, are commonly used during probation and pre-trial release programs to help probation officers monitor criminal defendants on probation, early release, or before trial. In essence, the device uses monitoring the alcohol levels in the wearer’s perspiration to calculate the actual blood alcohol content of the wearer.

More often than not, requirements to wear a SCRAM device are part of an overall early release or probation program. By tampering with a scram bracelet, an individual may commit an offense that is against his or her terms of probation or release. In turn, this violation of probation or parole may cause the overseeing probation officer to remand the suspect back into police custody until further notice from the courts.

If you are mandated to wear a SCRAM bracelet or engage in any other activities during the course of probation or early release, having representation from legal counsel can prove helpful and informative. IN practice, violations of the terms of release may result in one being place back into custody, and in turn, will require legal intervention to get back out. Furthermore, the terms of the probation may require legal intervention to lift or ease in cases of hardship or other issues.