HB 1245 Summary

• Law enforcement officers are prohibited from arresting individuals for certain alcohol-related offenses if the person requested emergency medical assistance for someone appearing to need aid due to alcohol consumption, provided they cooperated with responders and provided their information.

• Persons who request emergency medical assistance for someone in need due to alcohol consumption receive criminal immunity for offenses under IC 7.1-5-1-3, IC 7.1-5-1-6, IC 7.1-5-7-7, and IC 7.1-5-7-8.

• Prosecuting attorneys must withhold prosecution for certain alcohol offenses if the accused person received medical assistance due to alcohol consumption in response to another person's request for help, and agrees to complete an alcohol education program and 20 hours of community service within 90 days.

• Pretrial diversion program participants must pay an initial fee of $50 and a monthly fee of $10, with fees collected deposited into appropriate user fee funds.

• Bill becomes effective July 1, 2012.