Driving Under the Influence Program

On this page:

• Orientation Meetings
• Program Intake Appointments and Program Enrollment
• Minimum Program Down Payments
• Important Phone Numbers
• Frequently Asked Questions

Orientation Meetings

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To enroll in the Driving Under the Influence program you must first attend a one-hour orientation meeting within 21 days of your DUI court conviction date. Please note that failure to comply with this 21-day enrollment requirement may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest.

Orientation and DUI program sign-ups are held in Santa Rosa on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings only (except on County holidays) at 1250 Coddingtown Center, Room A, (map this location) following this schedule:

• Wednesday afternoon: doors open at 12:30 p.m. for paperwork processing and are closed promptly at 1:00 p.m. Orientation is held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday evening: doors open at 4:30 p.m. for paperwork processing and are closed promptly at 5:00 p.m. Orientation is held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Early arrival is encouraged. We cannot admit you after the door is closed or we are filled to capacity. No appointment is necessary.

To attend an orientation, you must submit the necessary court referral or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) H-6 paperwork. The H-6 must have your DUI arrest and BAC information printed on the form. You will not be able to attend orientation without this paperwork.

The H-6 is available at any local DMV branch office.

Program Intake Appointments and Program Enrollment

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Program intakes begin immediately after orientation on a first-come, first-served basis. Only the first few people will have intake appointments the same day as orientation (a sign-up list is put out a half-hour before the door opens). The remaining individuals will schedule an intake appointment for a later date.

Please note that you are not fully enrolled in a DUI program until you complete an intake appointment. A proof of enrollment certificate, required to obtain a restricted license, will NOT be issued to the DMV until you complete this appointment.

Minimum program down payments are required for clients receiving an intake right after orientation. For those receiving intake appointments, you must bring the minimum down payment to the appointment or we cannot enroll you. After initial down payments you will be expected to pay monthly payments determined by the program you need to attend.

Minimum Program Down Payments

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• $167 - Wet Reckless (6 weeks)
• $200 - 3 Month FOP (first offender)
• $264 - 9 Month EXT (extended first offender with a of BAC .20 or above, or a refusal)
• $340 - 18 Month MOP (multiple offender)

Payments may be made by cashier's check, money order, Visa or Master Card. We do not accept cash or personal checks. If you have any questions, please call the main office at (707) 565-7640 or (707) 565-7642 (Spanish).

Important Phone Numbers

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Mandatory Actions - DMV Sacramento (916) 657-6525

Sonoma County Courts (707) 521-6500

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the program requirements?

Wet Reckless Program: (6 weeks) six 2-hour education classes.

Juvenile Program: (8 weeks) eight 2-hour education classes.

First Offender Program: (3 months) ten 1-hour groups, ten 2-hour education classes, and three individual sessions (15 minutes each).

Extended First Offender Program: (9 months) thirty 1.5-hour groups, seven 2-hour education classes, and five individual sessions (15 minutes each).

Multiple Offender: (18 months) twenty-six 2-hour groups, six 2-hour education classes, twenty-six individual sessions (15 minutes each), and then transitioning into six 1-hour groups once a month in the final six months of the program.

When are groups available to attend?

We offer groups and individual sessions five days a week. We have times available in the morning, afternoons and evenings. We try to accommodate your scheduling needs to the best of our ability.

Can I get a restricted license while attending the DUI program?

Depending on the program you need to attend you may qualify for a restricted license. The restricted license will allow you to drive to work and your DUI program. First offenders and extended offenders often qualify for getting a restricted license. Multiple offenders have their license suspended for at least one year before they may qualify for a restricted license. Wet reckless offenders will not qualify for a restricted license, but will get their full license back after completing the program. Whenever dealing with driver's license questions it is always best to call DMV directly, (916) 657-6525 to find out what is true for your situation.

Will my attendance in your program stay confidential?

We are mandated to adhere to strict confidentiality laws. Unless, you have signed a confidentiality form allowing us to contact anyone or any organization, we are prohibited to acknowledge your attendance within our program. There are no exceptions without a signed confidentiality form.