Sec. 5. (a) If the court enters an order conditionally deferring charges under section 3 of this chapter, the court may do the following:

(1) Suspend the person’s driving privileges for at least two (2) years but not more than four (4) years.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-30-9-5

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) Impose other appropriate conditions, including the payment of fees imposed under section 8 of this chapter.

     (b) Notwithstanding IC 9-30-6-9, the defendant may be granted probationary driving privileges only after the defendant’s license has been suspended for at least one (1) year.

     (c) The court may, as an alternative to a license suspension under subsection (a)(1), issue an order prohibiting the defendant from operating a motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is equipped with a functioning certified ignition interlock device under IC 9-30-8. An order requiring an ignition interlock device must remain in effect for at least two (2) years but not more than four (4) years.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.76-2004, SEC.18.

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