MI HB5273

Creates a DWI/sobriety court interlock pilot project beginning January 1, 2011, running for 3 years, utilizing existing DWI/sobriety courts statewide that comply with the 10 guiding principles of DWI courts.

Requires individuals to have at least two DWI convictions under MCL 257.625 or one Michigan DWI conviction plus prior out-of-state or federal DWI convictions to be eligible for program placement.

Mandates DWI/sobriety courts annually report to the legislature, secretary of state, and supreme court on program participant compliance metrics including interlock device compliance rates, alcohol/substance consumption, tampering incidents, and new DWI convictions.

Requires DWI/sobriety court judges to certify to the secretary of state that participants have interlock devices installed on all vehicles before restricted licenses are issued.

Directs judges to immediately notify the secretary of state of program removal, interlock tampering/circumvention, or new DWI charges, triggering summary revocation or suspension of the restricted license.