If an Electronic Ankle Bracelet Is Cut and the Wearer Flees, Real Name Will Also Be Disclosed... Ministry of Justice to Enforce Amendment

From now on, if a criminal wearing an electronic tracking device (electronic anklet) cuts off the device and flees, not only their gender and age but also their real name will be disclosed.

According to the legal community on the 20th, the Ministry of Justice has implemented the revised "Rules for Disclosure of Cases of Missing Persons Wearing Devices" containing this content since the 17th.

Electronic monitoring bracelet graphic [Image source=Yonhap News]

The revision includes provisions allowing the disclosure of the real name of the person wearing the device if public cooperation is essential to capture the fugitive. Previously, under the principle of disclosing only minimal information about the wearer, only the fugitive's charges, facial and physical features, gender, age, and distinguishing characteristics were disclosed.

The Ministry of Justice also decided to abolish the "Case Disclosure Review Committee," which had been reviewing related matters before disclosing the fugitive's personal information. This decision was made because, in urgent cases with concerns about recidivism, it is essential to disclose case details quickly, but holding committee meetings for each case hindered prompt information disclosure and subsequent capture.

The Ministry of Justice explained, "When there is a delay in capturing a missing person after an electronic device tampering incident, the risk of violent crime increases and public anxiety intensifies. By promptly disclosing cases, we aim to receive important tracking tips, achieve early capture to prevent recidivism, and simplify the case disclosure procedures."

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