An alcohol ankle monitor—also known as a SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor)—is an ankle bracelet consisting of two small boxes secured by a strap and worn 24 hours a day. A SCRAM monitors perspiration on the skin for alcohol content—similar to the way a breathalyzer test measures blood alcohol concentration. A SCRAM is tamper-resistant and if a person attempts to remove or tamper with it, the tampering will be detected and reported through the remote monitoring service.

A person who is out of jail on bond awaiting a DUI/DWI trial may be ordered to wear a SCRAM. And a person who has been convicted of a DUI/DWI criminal offense may be ordered to wear a SCRAM for some period of time—as a condition of probation, for example. A person convicted of a DUI/DWI criminal offense may also volunteer to wear a SCRAM in an effort to reduce the severity of the sentence.

In Georgia, a SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor) device may be used as a condition of bond or probation for individuals charged with or convicted of DUI/DWI offenses. The device is designed to monitor alcohol consumption through skin perspiration and is worn around the ankle. It is tamper-resistant and will report any attempts at removal or tampering. Judges in Georgia have the discretion to order the use of SCRAM devices for individuals awaiting trial on bond or as a part of sentencing for those convicted of DUI/DWI. The use of a SCRAM may be mandated by the court or, in some cases, individuals may volunteer to wear the device as a demonstration of sobriety and potentially to mitigate the severity of their sentence. The specific conditions under which a SCRAM is required, and the duration of its use, are determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the individual's history and the details of the offense.