The first-time offender with a BAC above .15 will be required to have ignition interlock for one year. A third-time offender who was previously restricted for five years will be required to have ignition interlock for no less than ten years. In most cases, the court will require from 60 to 150 days of electronic home monitoring be added to the minimum sentence of repeat DUI offenders. The number of days required will be determined by the offender's BAC level upon arrest and the offender's previous DUI conviction record. The court may substitute 15 days of electronic home monitoring for the minimum one day in jail.
Offenders pay for electronic home monitoring.
Restrictions on alcohol consumption and requirements to take breath tests will be included in the conditions for home monitoring. Deferred prosecution is a demanding task requiring absolute abstinence from alcohol and non-prescribed drugs and complete adherence to the program requirements. A deferred prosecution is a privilege granted by the State Legislature. This program provides an opportunity to obtain treatment and have this charge removed from your criminal record. As a condition of the deferral, you must successfully complete a two year treatment program.