Thursday, 15 August 2019

Written responses to questions without notice

Offender electronic monitoring

In reply to Mr GRIMLEY
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Offender electronic monitoring

In reply to  Mr GRIMLEY (Western Victoria) (20 June 2019)

Ms SYMES (Northern Victoria—Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Resources):

RESPONSE TO SUBSTANTIVE QUESTION

Electronic monitoring is a key part of the suite of tools the Victorian government uses to monitor offenders in the community.

Electronic monitoring is used to monitor curfews, inclusion or exclusion zones and can also regulate the consumption of alcohol and drugs. Corrections Victoria is alerted if and when an offender breaches these conditions. This practice is currently working effectively.

Offenders in the community can also be monitored by Community Correctional Services using home visits, curfew checks, case management and working with Victoria Police to monitor compliance on orders.

RESPONSE TO SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION

As at December 2018, the average time for Corrections Victoria to respond to electronic monitoring alerts was two minutes or less. This can include notification to Community Correctional Services and Victoria Police depending on the type of response required.
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