This bill amends the current law regarding court-ordered substance use disorder evaluations for individuals convicted of operating while intoxicated. Under the existing law, individuals must undergo and pay for a substance use disorder evaluation prior to sentencing. The proposed changes remove the requirement that this evaluation must take place before sentencing, allowing for more flexibility in the timing of the evaluation.

As a result of this amendment, the court will still order individuals to undergo the evaluation and follow the recommendations provided, but the timing of the evaluation will no longer be restricted to before sentencing. This change aims to streamline the process and potentially improve outcomes for those convicted of such offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321J.2