House Arrest Ankle Monitor: How It Works, Rules, Technology & What to Expect in 2026

Plain-language 2026 guide to house arrest and the ankle monitor hardware behind it: GPS vs RF home supervision, curfew and geofence rules, alcohol and DV considerations, typical participant fees, what violations trigger, legislative trends, and how CO-EYE ONE, HouseStation, DUO, and Monitoring Software support programs—written for defendants, families, and agency staff.