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MISDEMEANOR MULTI-OFFENDER DUI COURT PROGRAM

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This program is a two-track system, which provides an increased level of accountability, supervision, and treatment where there is an identified need to the high-risk impaired driver.

Track 1: The "monitoring track" is for clients assessed with no addiction or treatment need. Clients are placed on informal probation; Court appearances to report on progress in completing program requirements, and SCRAM alcohol monitoring is utilized.

Track 2: The "treatment track" is for clients assessed with an addiction. Treatment is prioritized and combined with formal probation supervision, regular case management and testing office visits, and regular court appearances.

QUALIFIERS

The program accepts eligible 2nd time DUI offenders on a voluntary basis and 3rd time DUI offenders on a mandatory basis.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a resident of Monterey County, if in Track 2
  • Must be 18 years old or older
  • Must be able to access necessary services
  • No current or prior DUI with injury*/ manslaughter
  • No DUI with 3 priors (felony)
  • Current offense cannot involve a firearm or deadly/dangerous weapon and/or the use of force against another person
  • No current or prior PC 1192.7 or PC 667.S(c) felony convictions
  • No current felony probation or supervised parole
  • No prior felony conviction within 10 years or misdemeanor within 5 years involving violence or weapons
  • No prior charges of deadly weapons or assaultive behavior*
  • No current or prior gang affiliation within 10 years*
  • No prior convictions for drug trafficking, sales or possession for sales
  • No mental health issue that would interfere with the ability to comply with program requirements
  • No prior failure to successfully complete a DUI Program
  • No current participation in any other program such as DTC, Pretrial, or Prop. 36
  • No current, prior or pending felony or misdemeanor sex offense convictions including PC 314.1 or PC 647 .6 convictions
  • No parole holds, in-custody INS holds, or outstanding warrants
  • No personal circumstances which restrict the ability of the court to impose sanctions (informants)