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AR HB1798

Bill

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows courts to seize and forfeit vehicles of persons convicted of a second or subsequent driving while intoxicated offense under Arkansas Code § 5-65-103 occurring within 3 years of a prior offense

  • Allows courts to seize and forfeit vehicles of persons convicted of driving a motor vehicle on a suspended license under § 5-65-105, changing the offense trigger from a fourth offense to a second or subsequent offense

  • Requires county sheriffs, upon court order, to seize the motor vehicle and transfer its title to the state

  • Authorizes courts to direct sheriffs to sell seized vehicles at public auction to the highest bidder within 30 days of the seizure judgment

  • Maintains existing penalties for driving on a suspended or revoked license, including mandatory 10-day imprisonment and optional fines up to $1,000

Legislative Description

To Provide For The Forfeiture Of A Person's Vehicle After A Second Or Subsequent Conviction For Driving While Intoxicated Or For Driving A Motor Vehicle On A Suspended License Due To Driving While Intoxicated.

Last Action

House Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/2/2011

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