A bracelet wrapped on the leg of a convict will alert county officials when a prisoner is not home at required times. But how is the prisoner monitored during the work day?

According to Lincoln County Superior Court records, Evan Moran was convicted in 1995 of felony Burglary, and felony Theft. He was ordered to serve 10 years in jail, all but 45 months suspended and 4 years probation. Moran was subsequently put on the electronic monitoring system.

However, the 24-year-old's probation was revoked May 3, 1999 for allegedly entering Round Top in Damariscotta ``with the intent to commit the crime of theft therein.''

According to court records, the Newcastle resident ``exercised control over property at Round Top namely a TV, VCR, and a painting.'' According to those records he also entered a motor vehicle with the intent to commit theft of a purse, camera, and leather jacket.

Records show that Moran was on the electronic monitoring during his probation period, at the time he allegedly got involved in these incidents.

Captain Brian Lawrence announced Tuesday at the Lincoln County Commissioners meeting ``I'm in the process of doing the electronic monitor program to make sure there is strong accountability to it.''

When interviewed after the meeting Tuesday, Lawrence said with assistance from Assistant District Attorney Pat Mador, Judge Carl Bradford decided to place Moran on the electronic monitoring system.

``He's the judge. He's deciding what these people do,'' Lawrence said. ``Sometimes we don't have a chance to do in-house monitoring. That happens rarely. We found a few holes and we are looking at it.''

Lawrence believes much of the program's success hinges on trust. But, he said there is no way of knowing.