Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) “Backup verification method” means a method of determining whether a tracked individual is in an approved location in the event that the tracked individual’s monitoring device loses communication with the supervising agency. The term may include making electronic or telephonic contact with an employer of a tracked individual.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-38-2.7-1

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(2) “Monitoring device” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-38-2.5-3.

(3) “Supervising agency” means:

(A) a court, in the case of an individual who is required to wear a monitoring device as a condition of probation or pretrial release;

(B) a community corrections program, in the case of an individual who is required to wear a monitoring device as a condition of community corrections; or

(C) the parole board, in the case of an individual who is required to wear a monitoring device as a condition of parole.

(4) “Tracked individual” means an individual required to wear a monitoring device.

(5) “Vulnerable victim” means the victim of a crime committed or alleged to have been committed by a tracked individual:

(A) under circumstances suggesting that the tracked individual may disturb, harass, or harm the victim, as determined by a court or the supervising agency;

(B) if the tracked individual is the subject of a protection order, restraining order, or no contact order with respect to the victim; or

(C) that is a crime of domestic or sexual violence (as defined in IC 16-18-2-88.5).

As added by P.L.84-2022, SEC.16.