What are considered violations of the Ignition Interlock Device and are they reported to the sentencing court?

The Livingston County Probation Department is required to notify the sentencing court and district attorney of the following violation events:

  • When an operator has failed to have installed the ignition interlock device on his/her own vehicle(s) or vehicle(s) which he/she operates.
  • Any report of alleged tampering with or circumventing an ignition interlock device or an attempt thereof.
  • any report of a failed start-up re-test
  • any report of a missed start-up re-test
  • any report of a failed rolling re-test
  • any report of a missed rolling re-test
  • Where the operator has not complied with a service visit requirement, and has not had his/her vehicles promptly serviced within the three business days immediately following the missed service appointment

The Livingston County Probation Department is required to notify the Court and District Attorney’s Office regarding any violation events.  At that time the sentencing court may summon you to court to question you about the violation event, or choose to take no further action.  

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1. What do I do if I have been sentenced to a Conditional Discharge or Probation Supervision and am required to install an IID?
2. Where can I get an IID Installed?
3. What IID Classes are accepted by the Livingston County Probation Department?
4. How often do I have to have my IID calibrated?
5. Can I install an IID in a vehicle I do not own?
6. What if I am required to install the IID, but I cannot afford it?
7. Can another individual blow into my IID?
8. What are considered violations of the Ignition Interlock Device and are they reported to the sentencing court?
9. How long am I required to have the IID installed on my motor vehicle?
10. What do I do when it is time to remove my IID?
11. What is required if I have been sentenced to a Conditional Discharge and ordered to install an IID, but I do not own a motor vehicle?
12. What is required if I have been sentenced to Probation Supervision and ordered to install an IID, but I do not own a motor vehicle?