The device
A Model X14 GPS ankle monitor or an alcohol detection device, with a clip-on charger so the monitor never has to come off to charge.
GPS Ankle Monitor Lease Program
Lease GPS ankle monitors for $5 a day. No hardware to buy.
Get GPS ankle monitors and alcohol devices without the upfront cost. Every lease includes the tracking software license and the participant check-in app. You run your own monitoring. You pay a flat $5 a day for each device, and $2 a day for each House Arrest App participant.
- No minimum to start
- Month-to-month, cancel with 30 days’ notice
- Repairs for normal wear included
- You run your own monitoring
$5/dayper GPS ankle monitor or alcohol device
$2/dayper House Arrest App participant
$0upfront hardware cost
Your teamruns the monitoring
What's Included
Everything in one daily rate
One monthly lease per device covers the device, the software and the people watching the alerts.
Tracking software
Your staff see live locations, compliance status and violation alerts for every participant, and build court-ready reports.
Check-in app
Participants complete scheduled check-ins and location confirmations on their phone, with results sent to your team.
You run the monitoring
Alerts go straight to your team in the tracking software, so you control how participants are monitored, nights and weekends included.
Repairs and replacements
Standard wear, repairs and hardware upgrades are part of the lease. Faulty units are replaced by us.
Training and support
Your team is trained on the devices and software before launch, with a partner support line for account and billing questions.
Lease Rates
Simple lease rates, published up front
You pay Guardian $5 a day per device. You charge your client your own rate. Here is the math at our suggested rates.
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| Device | You pay | Suggested client rate | Your profitper participant, 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS ankle monitor (Model X14) | $5/day | $300/month | $150 |
| Alcohol detection device | $5/day | $300/month | $150 |
| House Arrest App (no device) | $2/day | $150/month | $90 |
You set your own client rate, and rates vary by market. Your profit depends on the rate you set and what you collect. Try your own numbers in the monthly earnings calculator.
How Billing Works
Simple monthly billing
1
Activate a device when you enroll a participant
Fit the ankle monitor or set up the app, then activate the participant in the tracking software.
2
Pay one monthly invoice
We invoice you monthly on net-30 terms: $5 a day for each leased ankle monitor or alcohol device, plus $2 a day for each active app participant. You bill your client on your own schedule.
3
Reassign or return the device when the case ends
Remove the device, then put it on your next participant or return it. Your lease flexes with your active caseload.
Lease Terms
The lease terms, in plain English
Contract lengthMonth-to-month
No long-term contract. Cancel with 30 days’ notice.
Minimum devicesNo minimum to start
The Starter tier is built for small caseloads.
How you're billedMonthly, net-30
$5 a day per leased device, plus $2 a day for each active app participant.
Setup feeDepends on your tier
Some tiers include a one-time activation fee. We quote it before you commit.
Lost or unreturned device$300 per device
Charged when a device is not returned within 10 days of the case ending.
Damaged device or extra chargerAdditional chargers $75
Normal wear and faulty units are replaced at no charge. Deliberately damaged devices are billed at repair cost, up to $300.
Prefer to Own?
Buy your devices and pay half for the software
Buy the Model X14 for $450 or an alcohol device for $200, and your rate drops from $5 to $2.50 a day per device, with nothing to pay while a device sits unused. An X14 pays for itself in about 6 months and an alcohol device in about 3. Purchased devices have no unreturned fee and no warranty.
Protect Your Business
Three habits that prevent lost-device costs
- Get it in writing. Have the participant or a co-signer sign a device agreement that covers lost and damaged equipment.
- Collect up front. Many providers collect an install fee and the first weeks of monitoring before fitting the device.
- Make monitoring a condition. When GPS is a written condition of the bond or release, a removed device or missed payment can be reported to the court.
Start leasing GPS ankle monitors
Apply in a few minutes. Our partner team will confirm your rates and terms and get your first devices ready.
Common Questions
Ankle monitor lease FAQ
$5 a day for each GPS ankle monitor or alcohol detection device, and $2 a day for each House Arrest App participant. The price includes the tracking software license and the check-in app. You run your own monitoring.
Not when you lease. Devices are leased, so you avoid the cost of building inventory. If you would rather own your devices, see the purchase program. Ask our partner team about any account setup costs for your program.
The device and its clip-on charger, a tracking software license and check-in app access, repairs and replacements for normal wear, and staff training.
Yes. Your lease flexes with your active caseload. Add devices as you take on participants, and your account manager adjusts your tier as you grow.
Report it to partner support right away. Normal wear and faulty units are replaced as part of the lease. Unreturned devices are $300 each, additional chargers are $75, and deliberately damaged units are billed at repair cost, so many partners have the participant or a co-signer sign a device agreement.
Bail bond agencies, private probation and monitoring companies, courts and pretrial programs, and new monitoring businesses. Every application is reviewed before an account is approved.
More answers in the full reseller FAQ.