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Can I drink a small amount of alcohol while wearing a SCRAM (alcohol monitor)?: No, a small amount of alcohol will send an alert that you have consumed alcohol.

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1. Can I drink a small amount of alcohol while wearing a SCRAM (alcohol monitor)?: No, a small amount of alcohol will send an alert that you have consumed alcohol.

2. Do I need a phone line for electronic home monitoring and the SCRAM unit?: Yes, you will need to have an operational phone line.

3. Can I go to work or a physician’s appointment while on house arrest?: Yes, you must provide a letter from your employer with a work schedule and the pretrial officer will give you a window to work. Physician’s appointments will need documentation to attend unless it is an emergency.

4. Can I be drug tested for illegal substances?: Drug testing may be a condition of your bail; a valid prescription is also required for any prescription medication you may be taking.

5. Can I go to drug and alcohol treatment before my hearing?: You may have a drug and alcohol assessment completed before your hearing and treatment may be recommended which you will be required to attend.

6. Is pretrial considered probation?: No, you are on pretrial supervision and are presumed innocent.

7. I have been charged with a DUI and need to have a CRN completed where do I go?: Contact the Washington County Booking Center to schedule your CRN Evaluation at 724-229-5931. Your pretrial officer will be able to assist you in this process.

8. Is pretrial supervision free?: Pretrial supervision is $40 a month payable at the Clerk of Courts.

9. If I violate the conditions of bail or miss a hearing what can happen to me?: You can be reincarcerated and forfeit any monetary bail.