Frequently Asked Questions

The daily cost of this program is an amount equal to your hourly rate, if employed, plus $25.00 hook-up fee (in county) or $50.00 (out of county but in service area).

Our service area consists of Wayne County, North to Medina, South to Millersburg, East to Massillon and West to Ashland.

Yes, we will have you take a work release agreement to your employer to have it signed. As long as your employer agrees to the terms you can work.

You can work any hours required by your employer up to 10 hours per day (including travel) 5 days a week.

In approved cases, no. The Home Arrest Department has units that work through cellular networks.

The equipment the Home Arrest Department uses is compatible with most of the cable services (CPI, Century Link, Frontier, Armstrong) as well as the standard telephone companies.

Scram Monitoring Equipment: A box is given to the client to place in their home which communicates with the ankle bracelet to ensure the client’s compliance with Home Arrest regulations. The bracelet also is used to test for alcohol via trans-dermal testing (through the sweat glands of the skin). This bracelet is worn 24/7and tests the client every hour for alcohol consumption.

Scram Remote Breath Device: This is one of the pieces of equipment that monitors alcohol consumption. It is a handheld, wireless, portable breath alcohol testing device with automated facial recognition and GPS location with every test. The handheld device allows offenders to discreetly submit breath tests from any location.

GPS Tracking: This equipment monitors the client’s location on a 24/7 basis. Clients have to wear an ankle bracelet and carry a cell transmitter which communicates the client’s location once every minute.