How does an offender get house arrest?

An offender may receive house arrest as part of their sentencing or as an alternative to incarceration, typically through a court decision. Factors influencing this decision include the nature of the crime, the offender's criminal history, and their behavior during the legal process. A judge may impose house arrest as a condition of probation or parole, or it may be requested by the defense as a more lenient punishment. Monitoring methods, such as electronic ankle bracelets, are often used to enforce the terms of house arrest.