NC H1002

Expands use of continuous alcohol monitoring (CAM) systems as sentencing condition for impaired driving convictions by allowing judges to reduce minimum imprisonment terms when CAM is imposed for at least 120 days (Level One) or 90 days (Level Two) offenses.

Allows up to 120 days of pretrial CAM monitoring to be credited against probation monitoring requirements, increased from the previous 60-day credit limit.

Establishes administrative fee of $20-$30 for CAM systems, collected by vendors at time of equipment receipt and remitted quarterly to the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice.

Creates Continuous Alcohol Monitoring Fund from 50% of collected administrative fees to provide CAM access to indigent defendants; remaining 50% of fees cover state compliance costs.

Effective December 1, 2019, for offenses committed on or after that date; requires courts to ensure funding source exists (local government, state fund, or indigent fund) before ordering CAM unless defendant can pay.