The Chief Executive of the Department may release any prisoner who has served at least half of the non-parole period, on home detention [see Correctional Services Act 1982 (SA) s 37A]. Conditions include that the prisoner:

The prisoner is under close supervision during a period of home detention and departmental officers can make frequent checks, either in person or by telephone, at any time of the day or night. Prisoners may also be subject to electronic monitoring using a special bracelet worn on the wrist. If a prisoner complies with all conditions and directions, the rest of the imprisonment term may be served in this way.

Release on home detention is not granted unless the people with whom the prisoner proposes to live agree with the proposal.