CA AB2367

Courts may order persons convicted of driving under the influence (Vehicle Code §23152 or §23153) to enroll in a "24/7 Sobriety" monitoring program as a condition of probation if the program is available, deemed appropriate, and the person has a prior DUI conviction within the past 10 years.

The 24/7 Sobriety program requires participants to abstain from alcohol and unauthorized controlled substances, submit to frequent testing (breath tests twice daily, continuous monitoring, or random testing), and face certain but modest sanctions for violations.

Participants must pay program costs commensurate with their ability to pay as determined under Health and Safety Code §11837.4, and courts cannot impose programs longer than 180 days unless the person tests positive or fails to appear for testing.

The Department of Motor Vehicles must study and report to the Legislature by January 1, 2020, on the program's effectiveness in reducing DUI recidivism rates in participating counties.

These provisions expire and are repealed on January 1, 2021, unless extended by later legislation.