House arrest was designed primarily to reduce financial costs to the state by reducing institutional confinement.

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House arrest was introduced as a less expensive alternative to institutional confinement, while still providing a form of punishment and control over the offender's movements. This way, the state can save money on building and managing correctional facilities while still managing the offender's behavior.

House Arrest Was Designed Primarily to Reduce Financial Costs to the State