DUI Probation Checks In Marin County Find 2 Violations

SAN RAFAEL, CA — A sweep of DUI offenders on probation last week led deputies to two who were found to be under the influence of alcohol, according to the Marin County Probation Department.

According to the officials, the unannounced, countywide checks involved five teams who searched the homes of 24 previous offenders to verify compliance with the terms of their probation. During the quarterly sweeps, deputies complete searches, check interlock ignition devices and conduct breathalyzer tests.

The checks Thursday found two people had recently consumed alcohol in violation of a court order. Officials said both have pending sanctions and were transported to a detox facility for treatment.

The probation department receives funding for the checks through a state grant from the Office of Traffic and Safety for supervising high-risk DUI offenders.