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. Cameras are a part of the unit to eliminate the possibility of the offender having someone else provide the breath sample.
With the increasing number of individuals on Supervision with this requirement, the department has created six caseloads that focus solely on this offender population. Officers are required to monitor reports received by the interlock companies to ensure compliance. Officers have extensive contacts with the offenders to ensure the devices have been installed and that compliance is being met.
