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The punishment of house arrest consists of the restriction of freedom for the term of the sentence, to be served in the domicile of the person or another dwelling as ordered by the court under conditions that promote the social rehabilitation of the convict and which do not pose a risk to the safety of the community.\nThe following factors, among others, shall be considered when imposing this punishment: whether the convicted person is employed or studying, his/her health condition, the stability of his/her family group, the commitment not to break the law again, the possibility of rehabilitation, the risk and benefit for the community and the availability of family resources or other persons to collaborate with the attainment of the objectives of this punishment and to complying with the conditions imposed.\nThe Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, subject to the regulations adopted by same, shall be in charge of the execution of this punishment, supervise compliance with the rehabilitation plan attached to the sentence, and impose the corresponding conditions.\nThe person sentenced to this punishment shall not change domicile during the term of the sentence without

h the rehabilitation plan attached to the sentence, and impose the corresponding conditions.\nThe person sentenced to this punishment shall not change domicile during the term of the sentence without prior authorization from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, which in turn, shall notify the court.\nA person who fails to comply with the conditions of his/her house arrest shall serve a term of imprisonment for the totality of the sentence, unless the judge in the revocation hearing, at his discretion, deducts part of the time already served.\nThis punishment is not available to persons convicted for crimes classified as first and second degree felony crimes, or to persons with prior convictions for crimes classified as first and second degree felony crimes.\nHistory —June 18, 2004, No. 149, § 52, eff. May 1, 2005.