Senate Bill 1389 Summary

• Requires mandatory installation of state-approved ignition interlock systems at the offender's expense on all motor vehicles operated for one (1) year following the end of a suspension period for refusing or failing evidentiary alcohol/drug testing or testing positive

• Establishes a petition process for relief from ignition interlock device installation requirements where courts may find, by clear and convincing evidence, that the person will not present a danger to the public or exceptional/mitigating circumstances exist; financial hardship alone is insufficient

• Permits magistrate court petitions for interlock relief within thirty (30) days of the order requiring installation in the petitioner's county of residence or Ada County if no Idaho residence; stays the interlock requirement while the petition is pending

• Allows courts to access the court interlock device and electronic monitoring device fund for offenders unable to afford installation costs based on evidence of financial hardship

• Revises judicial review procedures in Section 18-8002A to clarify that petitions for interlock device relief follow the standard process for judicial review of final agency action under Idaho administrative law