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 Kentucky, the use of an alcohol ankle monitor, or SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor), can be a condition imposed by the court for individuals awaiting trial or as part of a sentence for those convicted of DUI/DWI offenses. The device is designed to monitor an individual's alcohol consumption by measuring the perspiration on their skin. If a person is out on bond awaiting trial for a DUI/DWI, the court may require them to wear a SCRAM to ensure they abstain from alcohol. Similarly, for those convicted of DUI/DWI, wearing a SCRAM may be mandated as a condition of their probation. In some cases, 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 tamper-resistant, and any attempts to remove or interfere with it will be detected and reported, which could lead to further legal consequences.