Question on Notice regarding the use and breaches of electronic monitoring devices (EMDs) for offenders in Western Australia. The response indicates a low incidence of breaches and removals.

AnsweredQoN 2755Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 March 2018
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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(1) As at 3 March 2018, how many offenders are presently fitted with an electronic monitoring device (EMD)? (2) During 2017, how many times was an EMD interfered with, resulting in a breach of the offenders sentencing conditions? (3) Was there any time during 2017 when an EMDs was entirely removed by an offender and if so: (a) How many times did this occur; and (b) What were the offences committed by each offender which resulted in the EMD being attached as a sentencing condition?

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Answered
10 May 2018
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
11 days
The Department of Justice advises:
1. 83
2. None.
3. No.
3(a). Not applicable.
3(b). Not applicable.

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