In spring 2023, Khyla Mason raised a handgun during a heated argument, resulting in her arrest and subsequent electronic monitoring, a growing trend in St. Louis and other cities. As part of an effort to reform cash bail systems and alleviate jail overcrowding, the number of electronic monitors activated has surged. Despite facing charges for minor offenses, defendants like Mason often find themselves with strict curfews and monitored movements, leading to potential violations and further legal consequences. This shift marks a significant change in how the justice system handles pretrial detainment.
Khyla Mason's case illustrates the shift towards electronic monitoring as a response to overcrowded jails, transforming pretrial detainment for minor offenses into a digital oversight system.
The use of electronic monitoring in St. Louis has escalated, highlighting a growing trend in many U.S. cities to reform cash bail systems, keep offenders out of jail while awaiting trial.
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