SB 5744 - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/11/04)

Provides that, as a condition of granting a deferred prosecution petition on all alcohol-related cases, the court shall also order the installation of an ignition interlock or other device under RCW 46.20.720 for a period of not less than two years. The court may consider suspending this requirement on the petitioner's showing of installation and one year of regular use of the device.

Provides that, in the event the petitioner has had a prior interlock restriction under RCW 46.20.720, the court shall condition granting any deferred prosecution petition on installation of an interlock device for a minimum time period of five years. The court may consider suspension of this requirement on petitioner's showing of installation and three years of regular use of the device.