ID H0553

Creates new diversion program option for persons charged with driving under the influence who have not been convicted of DUI in the past 10 years, allowing courts to order participation as alternative to adjudication.

Establishes diversion program duration of 6-12 months with requirements potentially including community service, counseling, restitution, and alcohol/drug monitoring, with case dismissal upon successful completion.

Grants eligible diversion program participants restricted driving privileges if they install state-approved ignition interlock systems and maintain proof of financial responsibility.

Defines ignition interlock system to include camera capability and authorizes courts to consider ignition interlock vendor data (failed tests, missed tests, maintenance failures) when determining program compliance.

Imposes $157.50 diversion fee on participants distributed to various state accounts and $15.00 ignition interlock fee deposited to court interlock device fund; allows courts to require community service labor from diversion program participants.