The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Substance Use Disorder Compliance Division, Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) Unit, licenses and performs compliance monitoring on all DUI programs in California. The objectives of the DUI program are to reduce the number of repeat DUI offenses by persons who complete a state-licensed DUI program; and to provide participants an opportunity to address problems related to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. DHCS currently licenses DUI programs that provide first- and/or multiple-offender program services throughout California’s 58 counties, with Alpine County’s services provided by neighboring counties. Listed is California’s listing of Driving-Under-The-Influence Program Directory of Service Providers.
- California’s Wet Reckless Program:
Persons convicted of a reckless driving offence with a measurable amount of alcohol in their blood, complete a 12-hour DUI alcohol and drug education program.
- California First Offender Program:
Persons convicted of a first DUI offense will complete one of the following programs, usually determined by their BAC: three-month (30-hour), six-month (44-hour), or nine-month (60-hour) program. Each program requires 12 hours of alcohol and drug education, a minimum of 10 to 44 hours of group counseling, and individual counseling interviews. Additional hours may also be required by the County. You may refer to the California Vehicle Code, Division 11.5, for specific information regarding the BAC level.
- California’s 18-Month Program:
Second and subsequent DUI offenders complete 18-month multiple offender programs with 12 hours of alcohol and drug education, 52 hours of group counseling, biweekly individual interviews, and 6 hours of community reentry monitoring. Additional hours may also be required by the County.
- 30-Month Multiple Offender Programs in California:
A county may elect to provide 30-month DUI programs for third and subsequent DUI offenders. Program requirements are: 12 hours of alcohol and drug education, 78 hours of group counseling, individual interviews, and up to 300 hours of community service. The county may also require additional services.
Resource: * California Department of Health Care Services, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program
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