A trusted tool for alcohol testing in court
Families, attorneys, and judges have already relied on BACtrack View for years when alcohol monitoring evidence is required. From child custody cases to probation compliance, our remote alcohol testing technology is widely used and trusted by courts across the US and Canada.
Now, we have another way to demonstrate that credibility.
An independent judicial report, “The Admissibility of the BACtrack View Alcohol Monitoring Platform in Family Proceedings and Probation Violations” (October 2025), confirms that BACtrack View meets Daubert and Frye standards – the gold standards for determining whether evidence is admissible in court.
Why this report matters
Courts require evidence that is scientifically valid and legally sound.
The report from the Justice Speakers Institute (JSI), a highly respected judicial authority, affirms what our users have long known: BACtrack View is a reliable, court-admissible solution for alcohol testing.
Now, this doesn’t mark the beginning of BACtrack View’s courtroom role. It simply makes it easier for attorneys, probation officers, and families to point to an independent, third-party validation that confirms what courts have already accepted.
The practical benefits of judicial validation
This independent judicial review is a resource that makes life easier for everyone involved in alcohol monitoring cases.
- For attorneys: It provides an authoritative document you can point to when presenting BACtrack View results in court, helping streamline the process of introducing evidence.
- For families: It brings peace of mind. Parents can share the report directly with their attorney or judge, knowing their monitoring data is backed by trusted validation.
- For courts and probation professionals: It confirms what many have already recognized in practice – BACtrack View is a scientifically tested, widely accepted, and courtroom-ready solution for remote alcohol monitoring.
What are the Daubert and Frye standards?
These legal standards ensure that any scientific or technological evidence presented in court meets strict criteria for accuracy, reliability, and acceptance in the scientific community. To give a broad summary of how each standard is upheld:
- Daubert standard – Judges act as “gatekeepers,” ensuring methods are scientifically sound.
- Frye standard – Evidence must be generally accepted by experts in the relevant field.
The report confirms that BACtrack View meets both – providing confidence to professionals who rely on accurate alcohol monitoring data in legal proceedings.
What makes BACtrack View great for alcohol testing in court?
The JSI report calls out the features that make BACtrack View a particularly solid method for collecting evidence of sobriety.
Unlike other alcohol testing methods, BACtrack View delivers this evidence with multiple verification and security safeguards.
“Beyond scientific accuracy, the evidentiary value of the BACtrack View platform is enhanced by technological features… including time-stamped results, geolocation data, and video verification… These features support chain-of-custody requirements necessary for admissibility in evidentiary proceedings.”
Justice Speakers Institute, 2025
Security features
To rebuild trust, you need results you can trust. That’s why BACtrack View has security features built right into its alcohol monitoring software, including:
- CLEARview™ – Monitors receive a high-quality video (with audio) of every test, in action, so they can clearly see that the correct person is taking the test
- FACEdetect™ – Tests are blocked if no face, or more than one, is detected
- SOLOguard™ – Tests are blocked if more than one Bluetooth breathalyzer is detected
Features that set BACtrack View apart
Additionally, the JSI report outlines the features set BACtrack View apart from other alcohol testing methods:
- Randomized + on-demand testing: JSI emphasized that unpredictable testing, which not all services offer, “makes it more difficult for participants to plan alcohol use around anticipated testing times.”
- Optional GPS data with every test: BACtrack View allows monitors to confirm a test was taken in the right place, reducing disputes and improving trust in results.
- Lower burden and cost: JSI noted that BACtrack View “significantly reduces logistical burdens for courts, parents, and individuals under supervision” – making it a more affordable and accessible solution for families and probation programs.
- Gold-standard accuracy: The platform uses fuel cell technology – the same method trusted by law enforcement – validated by peer-reviewed studies and over 970,000 data points.
BACtrack View: Built for courts. Loved by people.
The JSI report’s findings reflect what thousands of families, attorneys, and judges already know: BACtrack View delivers court-ready evidence of sobriety.
But beyond the courtroom, it’s also been a lifeline for real people navigating complicated situations – legally and emotionally.
Take Doug, who leveraged BACtrack View to prove he was sober – and ultimately regain custody of his son.
Or Jessica, who used BACtrack View to monitor her ex and keep her children safe:
“For the last five years, we have not had to go back to court. I have not had to talk to my lawyers at all… because the BACtrack View has worked to make sure that every time had custody of the kids, that she was sober when she was with them.”
Or Deidre – a Tester – who is relying on BACtrack View to not only “save her butt” in her custody case, but keep her on track with her sobriety goals.
Want to see how real people have used alcohol monitoring in their court cases? Watch our powerful BACtrack View “documonials” (testimonials/mini documentaries) and explore 1,400+ verified reviews.
Together, these voices reinforce the findings of the Justice Speakers Institute: BACtrack View isn’t just scientifically sound and legally admissible – it’s a solution people trust in the moments that matter most.
So, whether you’re an attorney presenting evidence, a parent working to rebuild trust, or a court seeking reliable monitoring – BACtrack View delivers proven results backed by independent validation. Explore how BACtrack View can support your needs and provide peace of mind.
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