HI HB306

Authorizes courts to order continuous alcohol monitoring devices for persons charged with operating a vehicle under the influence (sections 291E-61 or 291E-61.5) who are repeat intoxicated drivers or awaiting prosecution for prior DUI charges.

Requires monitoring device to be fitted within five business days of initial court appearance and worn for a minimum of ninety days, with extensions allowed but no shortening or suspension permitted.

Defines continuous alcohol monitoring device as equipment attached to the person that tests alcohol content through skin contact at least every thirty minutes, detects alcohol presence, and detects tampering or removal attempts.

Directs the administrative director of the courts to establish a statewide program with a single vendor to fit and maintain devices, with costs paid by the person except for partial financial relief available to recipients of food stamps, Older Americans Act services, or Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act services.

Establishes penalties for violating monitoring conditions, including forfeiture of bail and bail reset at same or higher amount, and requires annual legislative reports on program effectiveness beginning in 2019.