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Courts, Probation, and Pre-Trial Services
A Monitoring Infrastructure Partner for Courts Nationwide

American Monitoring Services is a nationwide provider of electronic home monitoring and continuous transdermal alcohol detection for courts, probation departments, and pretrial services agencies.

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Through our innovative remote device deployment model, we expand access to reliable supervision services in rural, resource-limited, and geographically dispersed jurisdictions across the United States.

Elizabeth Sweet, Director of Court Relations

Elizabeth Sweet is the Director of Court Relations for American Monitoring Services. A licensed attorney since 1994, she is a member of the Washington State Bar and the Federal Bar and brings more than 25 years of trial experience, including over 15 years practicing criminal law as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.

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Ms. Sweet also served for more than six years as defense counsel for the Washington State Department of Corrections, representing individuals in probation violation proceedings where they faced potential reincarceration. Her experience provides direct insight into the operational realities of community supervision and court compliance.

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A former Captain in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC), Ms. Sweet has extensive courtroom, compliance, and supervision-related experience.

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Through her legal and supervisory experience, Ms. Sweet brings a comprehensive understanding of pretrial systems, probation practices, and the practical considerations that affect courts and supervision agencies nationwide.  

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You can reach Elizabeth Sweet directly at (866) 896-8280 (ext 5)

Core Services

Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM)

  • Home detention/house arrest

  • Curfew enforcement

  • Inclusion and exclusion zone (geofence) monitoring

  • Victim Notification

Continuous Alcohol Monitoring

  • Continuous transdermal alcohol detection (TAD)

  • Breathalyzer confirmation with timestamped video verification

  • Staff-reviewed violation validation prior to reporting

Technology & Security

  • Tamper-Evident Safeguards:
    Each EHM monitored individual is fitted with a uniquely serialized, non-duplicable security tag. Device removal requires physical breakage, immediately signaling tampering.

  • Biometric Device Integrity Monitoring:
    Devices incorporate biometric sensors that monitor physiological indicators to enhance supervision integrity and detect device interference.

  • Dedicated Cellular Connectivity:
    Every device maintains its own secure cellular internet connection, transmitting real-time data directly to our monitoring platform.

  • Advanced Geofencing & DV Protection:
    Courts may establish customized inclusion and exclusion zones. In domestic violence cases, victims can receive automated notifications if a protected zone is breached.

  • False-Positive Mitigation Protocols (Alcohol Monitoring):
    Advanced environmental filtering reduces incidental exposure readings. Breath test video verification is reviewed prior to violation reporting, minimizing unnecessary court action.

Reporting & Communication
AMS provides timely, professional communication, including:

  • Enrollment confirmation

  • Compliance updates (as needed)

  • Monitoring completion certificates

  • Violation notices within 24 hours

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Nationwide Reach

Our remote deployment model enables supervision across all 50 states. Devices are shipped directly to the monitored individual, eliminating geographic barriers and reducing administrative burden on local agencies.

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Supervision Safeguards

Our monitoring technology is designed to provide courts and supervision agencies with secure, tamper-evident oversight throughout the monitoring period. Each device incorporates biometric sensors that monitor physiological indicators—such as heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and body temperature—to support device integrity and reliable supervision.

 

In addition, every monitored individual is fitted with a uniquely serialized, tamper-evident security tag that cannot be duplicated. The tag must be physically broken to remove the device, providing a clear and immediate indication of tampering.

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Each device maintains its own secure cellular connection, transmitting monitoring data directly to our platform in real time.

 

These redundant safeguards allow us to provide consistent supervision across the United States, including reliable out-of-state monitoring for jurisdictions where local services may not be available.

 

Our system also supports advanced geofencing capabilities, enabling courts to establish customized inclusion and exclusion zones around designated locations. In domestic violence cases, the system can automatically notify victims if a monitored individual enters a protected zone surrounding their residence or workplace.

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