CO HB1214

DUI, DUI per se, and DWAI offenses become class 5 felonies if the violation occurs within 7 years of 2 prior convictions or after 3 or more prior convictions for these offenses or related crimes (vehicular homicide/assault).

Courts are required to impose ignition interlock devices and continuous alcohol monitoring as conditions of probation for second and subsequent DUI/DWAI convictions (previously discretionary).

Class 5 felony convictions carry minimum 2-year probation periods with no early termination allowed before successful completion of at least 2 years.

Repeals provisions allowing aggravated driving with a revoked license charges when combined with DUI/DWAI in the same criminal episode.

Appropriates $1,741,167 and 20.4 FTE for fiscal year 2013-2014 to judicial and probation departments for implementation, with ongoing appropriations of $14,051,516 annually through 2017.