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Draft Bill for Electronic Monitoring of Defendants

August 1, 2025

After four years of discussions, a bill is being prepared that would allow the electronic monitoring of defendants with bracelets instead of imprisoning them. The court will have the authority to decide whether defendants can stay at home. Certain offenses, such as murder and drug trafficking, will be excluded from this measure. The main objective is to reduce penalties for less serious cases.