61-5-231. Authorization of probationary license by DUI court. (1) If a person convicted of a second or subsequent misdemeanor offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under 61-8-1002(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c), (1)(d), or (1)(e), driving with excessive alcohol concentration under 61-8-1002, or aggravated driving under the influence as defined in 61-8-1001 is participating in a DUI court as defined in 61-8-1001, the court may, in the court's discretion, authorize a probationary driver's license for the participant subject to 61-8-1010 and any other conditions imposed within the scope of the court's authority.
(2) If the participant fails to comply with the court's conditions, the court may revoke the probationary driver's license and impose a driver's license suspension for the time period established pursuant to 61-5-208 commencing from the date of the court's revocation of the probationary license.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 153, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 424, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 2. Revocation, Suspension, or Cancellation of Licenses
61-5-201. Authority of department to cancel license
61-5-202. Cancellation of license upon death of person signing minor's application
61-5-203. Suspending privileges of nonresidents and unlicensed persons
61-5-204. Suspending resident's license upon conviction in another state
61-5-207. Reexamination or medical evaluation -- when required
61-5-209. Surrender and return of license upon suspension or revocation
61-5-210. No operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this state
61-5-211. Right of appeal to court
61-5-215. Provisional licenses prohibited
61-5-216. Reinstatement of license
61-5-217. Suspending privileges of persons under 18 years of age
61-5-218. License reinstatement fee following license suspension or revocation
61-5-219. Discount on license reinstatement fee -- completion of driver rehabilitation program
61-5-222. through 61-5-230 reserved
61-5-231. Authorization of probationary license by DUI court
61-5-232. Restricted-use driving permit -- conditions -- definitions