About 60 percent of offenders are serving two years or less. Secretary Robinson suggested that the state utilize its drug courts, since they are a majority of the cases. The new site has expedited the arrest procedure but Secretary Robinson would also like to be able to hold hearings at the site in the near future. This would require upgrading the computer system and linking it with other counties, allowing searches for outstanding warrants on offenders arrested for new crime to be conducted. The facility in Patuxent uses 50 agents to support its home detention program.
Offenders wear leg bracelets that are electronically connected to the site.
They are not allowed outside and agents can visit the home of an offender at any time. Voice checks via telephone are conducted frequently by a computer that determines whether the voice on the telephone matches of the offender's voice. Any violation results in incarceration. C. Economic Effects on the Current System Most of Baltimore City offenders have committed petty crimes. These crimes drive away businesses and deter business growth.