Bill > SF2363

This bill modifies Minnesota law to provide judicial review for individuals whose driver's license revocation period has been extended due to violations of the ignition interlock program guidelines. An ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer-like mechanism installed in a vehicle that prevents the car from starting if the driver's blood alcohol content is above a certain limit, typically used for people with previous drunk driving offenses. The bill allows these individuals to petition the district court in their county (or any county for non-residents) to review the license revocation extension. The court will have the authority to set a hearing within 15 days of notice to the commissioner, examine the facts of the case, and determine whether the license revocation extension is justified. The petition must be filed either within 180 days of the revocation extension's effective date or before the withdrawal period expires. During the hearing, both the commissioner and the petitioner can present evidence, and the petitioner must be present for cross-examination. If the department's decision is upheld, the petitioner cannot file another petition for a driver's license for one year after the hearing.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2363&ssn=0&y=2025