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ID H0227
Bill
AI Summary
House Bill 227 Summary
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Amends Idaho Code sections 18-8002, 18-8002A, 18-8004C, and 18-8005 to allow persons enrolled in good standing in drug courts or mental health courts to obtain restricted noncommercial driving privileges after serving 45 days of absolute suspension.
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Restricted driving privileges apply for traveling to and from work, school, or alcohol treatment programs and require installation of an ignition interlock device and proof of financial responsibility.
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Applies to individuals convicted of DUI, refusing evidentiary tests, or having excessive alcohol concentration (0.20 or higher), provided they successfully complete their drug/mental health court program.
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Requires courts to inform defendants of eligibility for these restricted privileges if enrolled in qualifying problem-solving courts utilizing community-based sentencing alternatives.
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Privileges may be revoked for failure to comply with probation terms or drug/mental health court program conditions.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to crimes and punishments and motor vehicles to revise provisions relating to the requirement that certain persons be informed of certain information; and to provide that certain persons enrolled and in good standing in certain courts shall be eligible for restricted noncommercial driving privileges for certain purposes and under certain conditions.
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Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 265 Effective: 01/01/12
4/8/2011