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MI SB0134
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates DWI/sobriety court and specialty court interlock program requiring compliance with 10 guiding principles established by the National Center for DWI Courts
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Establishes eligibility for program participation: individuals must have two or more convictions for violating Michigan Vehicle Code section 625(1) or (3), or one conviction preceded by prior convictions for substantially similar violations in Michigan, other states, or federal law
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Requires specialty courts to provide annual documentation to legislature, secretary of state, and supreme court regarding participant compliance with court-ordered conditions, including interlock installation rates, tampering incidents, substance use, and re-offense rates
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Authorizes specialty court judges to certify to secretary of state that participants have installed interlock devices on their vehicles in order to receive restricted licenses
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Mandates specialty court judges immediately notify secretary of state if participants are removed from program, operate vehicles without interlocks, tamper with devices, or face new charges under Vehicle Code section 625, resulting in summary revocation or suspension of restricted license
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Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 135 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law (tie-bar provision)
Legislative Description
Courts: drug court; specialty court authorization to issue a restricted license requiring an ignition interlock device; modify. Amends secs. 1084 & 1091 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1084 & 600.1091). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0135'23
Vehicles: equipment
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0124'23 With Immediate Effect
9/20/2023