H0644 Summary

• Establishes a diversion program for first-time DUI offenders charged under sections 18-8004 or 18-8004A, Idaho Code, who have not been convicted of DUI within the past ten (10) years.

• Allows defendants to participate in diversion programs lasting 6-12 months with court approval and prosecuting attorney motion, requiring dismissal upon successful completion.

• Permits defendants in diversion programs to obtain restricted driving privileges if they install a state-approved ignition interlock system in each vehicle operated.

• Requires diversion program participants to install and maintain ignition interlock systems and pay a $157.50 diversion fee distributed to various state funds.

• Allows courts to require diversion program participants to perform community service labor, alcohol/drug testing, counseling, restitution, and informal probation supervision as conditions of the program.