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 Nebraska, SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor) devices are used as a part of the state's monitoring options for individuals who have been charged with or convicted of DUI/DWI offenses. The use of a SCRAM device may be mandated by a court as a condition of bond while awaiting trial for a DUI/DWI charge, or as a condition of probation following a conviction. The device is designed to detect alcohol consumption through skin perspiration and is tamper-resistant, with any attempts to remove or interfere with the device being reported to authorities. Additionally, individuals in Nebraska may choose to voluntarily wear a SCRAM device to potentially lessen the severity of their sentence or demonstrate sobriety. The specific regulations and application of SCRAM devices in DUI/DWI cases can vary based on the circumstances of the case and the discretion of the court.