Judge allows removal of ignition interlock device while Mario Vargas is in custody; cases reset to Oct. 27

Defendant Mario Alberto Vargas asked the court to remove an ignition-interlock device from his vehicle during a period when he is incarcerated. Judges and counsel reviewed the case history and the court confirmed that the ignition-interlock requirement should be temporarily removed while Vargas is in custody; the court ordered the interlock reinstated upon his release.

The court noted Vargas also has a new indicted case and scheduled both matters for the same hearing date, October 27, to avoid confusion and duplicate hearings. The court instructed the defense to sign the reset form and counsels to confirm discovery and scheduling arrangements.

The transcript shows the parties agreed the interlock had been ordered previously as a condition of probation and that the court’s action to temporarily remove it applies during the defendant’s current custodial status.