SB 345

This bill extends the time limit for commencing a prosecution of a first, second,

or third offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant

or with a prohibited alcohol concentration (OWI) or an action for a violation of an

ordinance prohibiting OWI.

Under current law, with exceptions, a prosecution for a misdemeanor must be

commenced within three years of the commission of the misdemeanor. Under this

bill, a prosecution for a misdemeanor OWI (a second or third OWI) must be

commenced within six years of the commission of the misdemeanor.

Under current law, actions for ordinance violations must be brought within two

years after the cause of action accrues or be barred. This bill extends the time limit

for actions relating to the violation of an ordinance prohibiting OWI to three years.