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BACtrack View is Court-Approved

Why Courts Rely on BACtrack View for Evidence of Sobriety

BACtrack View meets the two key standards US courts use for evidence:
the Daubert and Frye standards.

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BACtrack View… constitutes a scientifically reliable and legally admissible alcohol monitoring platform that meets the evidentiary requirements of both the Frye and Daubert standards.

– Justice Speakers Institute Report, 2025

The Justice Speakers Institute (JSI), an independent judicial authority, confirmed that BACtrack View not only meets these critical standards, but is also exactly the kind of tool judges look for — since, as JSI notes, “courts are increasingly seeking monitoring tools that are reliable, flexible, and capable of being scheduled randomly online.”

This validation matters for judges and attorneys seeking courtroom-ready tools that reduce conflict, lower costs, and provide stronger accountability than other alcohol testing methods.

Highlights from the report:

  • Randomized + on-demand testing: JSI emphasized that unpredictable testing “makes it more difficult for participants to plan alcohol use around anticipated testing times.”
  • Optional GPS data with every test: 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 more affordable and accessible.
  • Scientifically validated accuracy: Police-grade fuel cell technology, backed by peer-reviewed studies and court rulings, ensures reliable evidence.
  • Ongoing reliability at no extra cost: The Free Breathalyzer Replacement Program guarantees accuracy year after year.

Tip: Getting questions about whether BACtrack View can – or should – be used in your case? Share this independent report with your attorney or judge.

Common Use Cases

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Family Law & Child Custody

Keep an eye on a parent's drinking behavior and protect your children during visitations and parenting time.

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DUI Pre-Trial

Keep a verified record of sobriety to share with a judge at a pre-trial hearing.

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Compliance Monitoring

Convenient and quick self-testing anywhere you go; verified and easy to share results.

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Did You Know?

Founded in 2001, BACtrack is one of the pioneers of the personal alcohol tester industry. In 2004, it was the first company to receive FDA clearance to sell breathalyzers for consumer use. Since then, BACtrack has grown into one of the global leaders in the alcohol testing space, providing some of the most innovative and accurate alcohol testing devices and software on the market.

Designed and engineered at their headquarters in San Francisco, CA, BACtrack breathalyzers are now sold in over 20,000 stores and 25 countries worldwide.

Independently Verified Technology

The accuracy and reliability of BACtrack Mobile, the professional-grade smartphone breathalyzer included with BACtrack View, has been thoroughly tested and verified by independent third parties. Click below to read their reports.

Machine learning BAC prediction research chart by Aschbacher et al.
Machine learning prediction of blood alcohol concentration: a digital signature of smart-breathalyzer behavior

Kirstin Aschbacher, Christian S. Hendershot, Geoffrey Tison, Judith A. Hahn, Robert Avram, Jeffrey E. Olgin & Gregory M. Marcus

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Test accuracy chart for smartphone-paired breathalyzers from Delgado 2021 study
Accuracy of Consumer‐marketed smartphone‐paired alcohol breath testing devices: A laboratory validation study

M Kit Delgado, Yanlan Huang, Kathryn Wanner, Erica Goldberg, Jessica Hemmons, Evan Spencer, Regan Wetherill

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Research findings chart from Riordan 2017 alcohol monitoring study
The accuracy and promise of personal breathalyzers for research: Steps toward a cost-effective reliable measure of alcohol intoxication?

Benjamin C Riordan, Damian Scarf, Saleh Moradi, Jayde A M Flett, Kate B Carey and Tamlin S Conner

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Jan Semenoff, alcohol monitoring expert and researcher
Counterpoint Journal

Jan Semenoff

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Aaron Olson professional evaluation headshot
In vitro evaluation of BACtrack®’s smartphone-connected personal breath alcohol analyzers

Aaron Olson

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Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania logo
39 Test accuracy of smartphone-paired breathalysers: a validation study

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this for my child custody court case?

Yes! BACtrack View is an ideal solution for family law / child custody cases and is already being used by court systems across the country for this exact purpose.

Can I use this for my DUI court case?

Yes! BACtrack View is the perfect solution for court mandated alcohol monitoring and is already being used by court systems across the country for this exact purpose.

Can I use this for my pre-trial hearing?

Yes! BACtrack View is the perfect solution for pre-trial alcohol monitoring and is already being used by court systems across the country for this exact purpose.

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