DUI Court as a Sentencing Alternative

DUI Court as an Alternate Sentence in Colorado DUI Cases

Colorado, like many other states, has courts that are specifically designed to address repeat DUI offenders. Based on a model used by drug courts, DUI Courts provide an intense outpatient court supervised alternative to a traditional DUI sentence. Several counties throughout the state have set up DUI Courts that provide an alternative sentencing program for defendants who are on at least their second or third dui. These courts provide intense supervision of treatment and hold defendants accountable for their sobriety. The DUI Court offers a structured support program that encourages success from participants.

DUI defendants voluntarily sign up for DUI Court. Successful completion of the program generally requires at minimum a two year commitment. Participants usually sign a contract with the court outlining all of the requirements and expectations of the program. Participants who decide to enter into DUI Court are generally subjected to many additional requirements then a normal court would impose. DUI Court participants will generally be required to attend weekly court meetings, AA meetings, be subjected to random UA’s or BA’s, complete community service, meet with a probation officer, attend court supervised alcohol treatment and therapy and other court supervised activities. Penalties for noncompliance include additional community service or jail time. Studies suggest that DUI Courts are successful in lowering the recidivism rate for DUI offenders.

Boulder County, El Paso and Teller County, Montezuma County, and Archuleta County are a few of the Colorado jurisdictions that run a DUI Court program. If you are a repeat DUI defendant and you believe that DUI Court might be a benefit to you then contact a local DUI attorney to see if this is an option in your situation.


Article about DUI Court in Billings Montana
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Article about DUI Court in Boulder Colorado
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