IGNITION INTERLOCK CASELOAD

The Ignition Interlock Caseload was created in September, 1999 to focus on individuals with the Ignition Interlock Device requirement.  Offenders on supervision for Driving While Intoxicated cases may be required, by the Courts, to have the Ignition Interlock Device installed in their vehicles.  These may include offenders under 21 and over 17 years of age convicted of Driving While Intoxicated and offenders convicted of a subsequent offense of Driving While Intoxicated (2 or more).

This device requires an offenders' breath sample prior to starting the vehicle.  If alcohol is detected on the breath sample, the vehicle will not start.  

In FY '04, the department assigned an additional officer to the caseload for a total of three officers that focus solely on this offender population.  Officers are required to monitor reports received by the interlock companies to ensure compliance.  Officers have extensive contact with the offenders to ensure the devices have been installed on any vehicle they operate and that compliance is being met.

The caseload served 347 individuals, in FY '05.  The caseload activity for the year included 110 intakes and 118 discharges.  Of the individuals that were discharged from the program, 63% (74) were discharged successfully.  Unsuccessful discharges accounted for 26% (31) and 13 individuals were discharged for other reasons.

The following table compares the program activity for Fiscal Years 2001-2005: