Judge's Section                                      

Our office has received inquiries from members of the judiciary on Ignition Interlock related topics. These include, requests for DHSMV memorandums, as well as, questions concerning the current practical ramifications that might result from the imposition of a court order mandating interlock installation prior to driver’s license reinstatement. The Adobe PDF document links found below should provide you with assistance in the following areas: 

1. "Bench reference” type guides that
    quickly outline minimum mandatory
    interlock imposition periods and other
    statutory criteria.

2. DHSMV correspondence that
    highlights the status of the
    Florida Ignition Interlock Program.

3. Interlock information specific to the Sixth
    Judicial Circuit.
                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                   
Downloads:                                                

• February 26, 2004 DHSMV color brochure produced for the benefit of judges which outlines court reporting requirements, indigency guidelines, costs to the defendant, and DHSMV statutory interpretations. The pamphlet likewise provides contact information should the judge or clerk of court desire further guidance. (click here - Adobe PDF format)
   

• Florida DHSMV Summary of The Ignition Interlock Program (click here - Adobe PDF format)
   
• September 2, 2003 letter from DHSMV to Clerks of Courts in Florida related to the current status of Florida's Ignition Interlock Program. (click here - Adobe PDF
  format)
   
• Ignition Interlock Symposium Press Release issued by Ron Stuart, Public Information Officer for the Sixth Judicial Circuit (click here - Adobe PDF
  format)
   
• Maureen Barry vs. Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 379a. Holding that a court order is a necessary prerequisite for an ignition interlock to be imposed as a sanction. Absent such a court order, DHSMV is prohibited from imposing a "P" drivers license restriction or otherwise require the installation of an ignition interlock prior to drivers license reinstatement.
  (click here - Adobe PDF format)