Admission
DUI Court Program Admission
To be considered for admission into the DUI Court Program, the prospective participant must complete the following:
- Meet eligibility requirements.
- Attend a minimum of two DUI Court sessions prior to admission.
- Participate in the DUI Rant screen to determine risk/need.
- Participate in an assessment and be assessed as dependent on alcohol/drugs.
- Review participant handbook with treatment counselor and/or probation officer for the team.
Program Phases
The following table outlines the steps identified by the DUI court team that clients must progress through to complete each of the four phases of the DUI court program.
| Phase | Goals | Expectations of Participant | Phase Advancement Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase: One Minimum of 3 months |
The participant will most likely come into DUI Court in the Pre- contemplative stage of change. This is not so much a stage, but rather a prelude to the formal stages of change. The participant does not seriously consider the idea of change and is not yet acknowledging that there is a problem behavior that needs to change. Chief Goal: Engagement and communication with the objective of building an alliance and relationship with the participant. |
Participant will:
• Attend and comply with Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment, Mental Health Treatment and/or other treatment recommended by your treatment case manager or treatment provider. • Attend and participate in face to face appointments with your probation officer at least once a week or as directed by your probation officer. • You will be subjected to random home visits by your probation officer and/or law enforcement. • Appear every week in DUI court or as required by DUI court Judge. If just recently released from in-custody, you will be required to appear at the next DUI court session. DUI court is every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. or as otherwise directed. • Call UA color line daily for random UA’s and take UA as directed. • Attend and participate in five self-help groups each week or as recommended by your treatment case manager. This could include AA, NA, Rational Recovery or other sober support as approved by your treatment case manager. Verify weekly attendance w/your probation officer or treatment case manager. • Obtain a sponsor that is verified by your treatment case manager. Maintain weekly contact with sponsor. • Live in a clean & sober environment approved by the DUI Court, this may include moving into a clean & sober housing facility. • If you have an ignition interlock installed in your vehicle you must use one that is equipped with a camera. • Work on driver’s license issues. • Comply with all court orders. |
Write an essay indicating why you should be promoted to Phase 2. Essay should include accomplishments achieved to this point, sanctions and behaviors changed to overcome possible repeat behavior. Not have incurred any DUI court program violations 30 days prior to promotion to next phase. Not have incurred new criminal charges. Regular court appearances Progress with treatment plan Sponsor verified |
| Phase | Goals | Expectations of Participant | Phase Advancement Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase: Two Minimum of 5 months | The participant may begin Phase 2 still in the Pre-contemplative stage but will rapidly transition to the Contemplative stage – acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready or sure of wanting to make a change and then to the Action stage – where the participant believes he/she has the ability to change behavior and is actively involved in taking steps to change his/ her behavior by using a variety of different techniques. Chief Goal: Consistency in following treatment plan and overall acceptance of the program. |
Participant will:
• Continue to attend and comply with Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment, Mental Health Treatment and/or any other treatment recommended by your treatment case manager or treatment provider. • Meet with probation officer at least every 2 weeks. • You will be subjected to random home visits by your probation officer and/or law enforcement. • Appear every other week in DUI court or as required by DUI court Judge. If just recently released from in-custody, you will be required to appear at the next DUI court session. DUI court is every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. or as otherwise directed. • Call UA color line daily for random UA’s and take UA as directed. • Begin other services as determined by assessments (e.g. domestic violence counseling, anger management, medical/dental) • Continue self-help group attendance, verify weekly attendance w/your probation officer or treatment case manager. • Maintain weekly contact with sponsor. • Maintain stable housing. • Obtain employment or engage in employment/ vocational training or education. • Take pre-test for GED & follow recommendation, if applicable. • Pay fees for Phase 2 – minimum of $600.00. • Continue to work on Driver’s License issues. • Comply with all court orders. |
Write an essay indicating why you should be promoted to Phase 3. Essay should include accomplishments achieved to this point, sanctions and behaviors changed to overcome possible repeat behavior.
Not have incurred any DUI court program violations 30 days prior to promotion to next phase. Not have incurred new criminal charges. Regular court appearances Progress with treatment plan Sponsor verified Phase 2 fees are paid, a minimum of $600.00. |
| Phase | Goals | Expectations of Participant | Phase Advancement Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase: Three Minimum of 5 months | The participant will enter Phase 3 still in the Action stage - where the participant believes he/she has the ability to change behavior and is actively involved in taking steps to change his/ her behavior by using a variety of different techniques. Chief Goal: Reaching personal and treatment goals/ sustaining achievements. |
Participant will:
• Continue to attend and comply with Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment, Mental Health Treatment and/or any other treatment recommended by your treatment case manager or treatment provider. • Begin attending Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). • Attend Victim Impact Panel. • Meet with probation officer at least monthly. • You will be subjected to random home visits by your probation officer and/or law enforcement. • Make court appearances every 4 weeks. • Call UA color line daily for random UA’s and take UA as directed. • Comply with all court orders. • Continue self-help group attendance, verify weekly attendance with your probation officer or treatment case manager. • Maintain stable housing. • Maintain employment or engagement in employment / vocational training or education. • Take test for GED, if applicable. • Continue weekly contact with sponsor. • Pay fees for Phase 3 – minimum of $600.00. • Continue to work on Driver’s License issues. • Develop a plan and or start working toward completion of 40 hours of community service. |
Write an essay indicating why you should be promoted to Phase 4. Essay should include accomplishments achieved to this point, sanctions and behaviors changed to overcome possible repeat behavior. Not have incurred any DUI court program violations 30 days prior to promotion to next phase. Not have incurred new criminal charges. Regular court appearances. Progress with treatment plan. Sponsor verified Phase 3 fees are paid, a minimum of $600.00. |
| Phase | Goals | Expectations of Participant | Graduation Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase: Four Minimum of 5 months | The participant will spend Phase 4 in the Maintenance stage. This involves being able to successfully manage temptations and sustain healthy practices. Chief Goals: Reaching personal and treatment goals/ sustaining achievements. Reinforcing and maintaining a clean, sober and legal lifestyle. . |
Participant will:
• Continue to attend and comply with Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment, Mental Health Treatment and/or any other treatment recommended by your treatment case manager or treatment provider. • Successfully complete Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment 3 months prior to graduation. • Develop relapse prevention plan. • Meet with probation officer monthly. • Make court appearances every 4 weeks. • Call UA color line daily for random UA’s and take UA as directed. • Comply with all court orders • Continue self-help group attendance, verify weekly attendance with your probation officer or treatment case manager. • Maintain stable housing. • Maintain employment or engagement in employment / vocational training/education • Completion of GED, if applicable. • Complete 40 hours of community service. • Demonstrate engagement in community support groups (AA, NA, etc.). • Continue with sponsor. • Pay all fees and restitution in full. NOTE: All conditions must be completed prior to exit interview. |
Development of a relapse prevention plan.
Minimum 18 months in program. Must be sanction free at least 30 days prior to graduation. Not have incurred new criminal charges. Consistency in keeping appointments w/probation officer, treatment, etc. Stable housing. Stable employment/education. 40 hours of community service completed. Completion of GED, if applicable. Engagement in community support groups (AA/NA or other sober support groups), including regular contact with Sponsor. Getting more involved in the community. All fees/restitution paid. Completion of all program requirements. |