The bill amends the law regarding restricted driving permits for individuals on probation or parole in Arkansas. It specifies that individuals who are on probation or parole, or within ninety days of release, may be eligible for a restricted driving permit if their license is suspended for reasons not outlined in existing law. The new provisions require that applicants must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle under state law to be eligible for the permit. Additionally, the bill introduces a one-year validity period for the restricted driving permit, which can be renewed annually upon application by a probation or parole officer.

Furthermore, the bill repeals a provision that allowed the department to revoke a restricted driving permit at any time and for any reason. Instead, it establishes that the Department of Finance and Administration may revoke the permit only at the request of a probation or parole officer from the Division of Community Correction. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines and enhance the process for obtaining and maintaining restricted driving permits for probationers and parolees.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1208 V2 - 2-16-2023 09:39 AM: 27-16-816(a), 27-16-816(b), 27-16-816(f)
HB 1208: 27-16-816(a), 27-16-816(b), 27-16-816(f)
Act 396: 27-16-816(a), 27-16-816(b), 27-16-816(f)