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 Idaho, the use of an alcohol ankle monitor, or SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor), can be a condition of bond or probation for individuals involved in DUI/DWI cases. If a person is awaiting trial for a DUI/DWI, the court may require them to wear a SCRAM to ensure they abstain from alcohol as a condition of their release. Similarly, for those convicted of a DUI/DWI, a SCRAM may be mandated as part of their probation to monitor their compliance with court-ordered alcohol restrictions. Additionally, individuals may voluntarily choose to wear a SCRAM to demonstrate their commitment to sobriety and potentially mitigate the severity of their sentence. The device is designed to detect and report any attempts at tampering, and such actions can lead to further legal consequences. The specific regulations and application of SCRAM devices may vary by jurisdiction within the state, and the decision to use such monitoring is typically at the discretion of the court.