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AR HB1798
Bill
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires county sheriffs, upon court order, to seize the motor vehicle and transfer its title to the state
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Authorizes courts to direct sheriffs to sell seized vehicles at public auction to the highest bidder within 30 days of the seizure judgment
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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