A tether violation can refer to two different contexts:
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Criminal cases: In the context of criminal cases, a tether violation occurs when a person wearing an electronic monitoring device, such as a GPS tether or transdermal alcohol tether, breaches the conditions set by the legal system. These conditions may include staying within designated areas, such as a persons home or workplace, and not going to places that are off-limits, such as the home or work of an alleged victim. If a person on tether commits a violation, they may have their bond raised, be forced to sit in jail in lieu of the tether, or face other consequences.
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Animal welfare: In the context of animal welfare, a tether violation occurs when a person tethers a domestic animal in a way that is considered cruel or in violation of state anti-cruelty laws. This can include using a tether that is not a reasonable length given the size of the animal and available space, using a collar that pinches or chokes the animal when pulled, or tethering the animal for an excessive amount of time.
