HB 78 Summary

• Establishes eligibility requirements and procedures for pre-trial diversion programs for first-time driving under the influence offenders who caused no physical injury to others

• Requires diversion participants to complete minimum 12-month programs including ignition interlock system installation, 32 hours of sheriff labor or community service, and 24 hours of substance abuse counseling

• Allows prosecuting attorneys to establish diversion programs and permits refiling of dismissed cases if participants fail to complete program requirements within two years of dismissal

• Specifies diversion fee of $157.50 per participant with funds distributed to various state accounts; permits fee waiver for indigent participants and use of court interlock device fund for those with financial hardship

• Amends Section 20-617 to allow diversion program participants to be required to perform labor on public works or community service projects similar to jail inmates