These ankle bracelets - which test alcohol level exuded from a person's skin - are perceived as a more cost effective way to monitor the behavior of those defendant's awaiting trial on DUI or Physical charges or later convicted in Seattle Municipal Court.
See full story in Seattle Time: SMC Bracelet's. I believe this will lead to challenges of these bracelets when the defendant allegedly violates. How do we know that the reading is accurate and these devices are properly functioning. WE DON'T!