Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program
The Driving Under the Influence Program works with the Court to provide services to first time and multiple offenders, with an office located in Santa Rosa.
Currently, the DUI Program offers orientation, education, group, and individual counseling in person and telehealth services through the Zoom platform. If opting for live virtual services, you must have a device with audio and video capabilities.
Total program enrollment requires completing a 3-step process:
- Attend Orientation
- Complete an in-person intake appointment.
- Down Payment due at the in-person intake appointment
Intake appointments, schedule changes, re-enrollments, transfer-in, program change, and return from a leave of absence are in person and by appointment only.
Select a link below to skip to section:
Step 1: Attend Orientation
To enroll in the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) program you must first attend an orientation meeting.
What You Must Provide to Attend Orientation
To attend an orientation, you must provide:
- Fill out the Participant Demographic Information Form (En español) and then email the completed form to clerical.info@sonomacounty.gov. If using a mobile device, emailing a screen shot of the completed form is acceptable.
- Email the necessary court referral or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV K-4 form-driving record) paperwork to clerical.info@sonomacounty.gov.
- The K-4 can be obtained at your local DMV branch office.
- For Sonoma County Cases, court minutes or court referrals can be obtained at Hall of Justice.
If your DUI court of record is outside of Sonoma County, you will be required to provide the K-4 form from DMV, or the court paperwork from the court of record.
You will not be able to attend orientation without this required paperwork.
If you have never been issued a state Driver's License you will be required to obtain an "X" number from the DMV. Please visit your local DMV for this information. You can download the request for the "X" number form below.
- Download the Request for X Number form (PDF: 26.1 kB) to make this request at DMV.
Orientation Days and Times
Sign up sheet opens at 9 am for both days.
- Wednesday, 3:30 pm – 5 pm, Spanish only
- Thursday, 3:30 pm – 5 pm, English only
Please note, you only need to attend orientation one time. If an in-person intake appointment is not completed within six months of attending orientation you will be required to provide updated documentation and repeat orientation.
Step 2: Complete an Intake Appointment
Program intakes are scheduled by calling 2 business days after you attend an orientation. If you attend a Wednesday, you can call Friday or after and if you attend a Thursday orientation, please call on the following Monday or later to schedule your intake appointment.
Please note that you are not enrolled in the DUI program until you complete an in-person intake appointment. The proof of enrollment certificate will not be issued to the DMV until you complete the in-person intake appointment. For questions regarding issuance of a restricted license please contact the DMV.
Program Requirements
Clients cannot accelerate their program
Juvenile
Juvenile participants are now being served through New Hope for Youth. For referrals, questions, or additional information, please contact Molly Uribe at 707-565-8239.
6 Weeks
| WET/DRY RECKLESS (WR) | MINIMUM 6 WEEKS IN PROGRAM |
| 12 hour education | (6 classes@ 2-hrs each) |
| Allowed 2 absences; 3rd absence = Termination |
3 Months
| FIRST OFFENDER (FOP) | MINIMUM 3 MONTHS IN PROGRAM |
| 20 hours education | (10 classes@ 2-hrs each) |
| 10 hours Group | (10 groups @ 1-hrs each) |
| .75 hours Face-to-Face Interview | (Initial F/F + 1 mid F/F + Exit@ 15 minutes each) |
| Allowed 5 absences; 6th absence = Termination |
6 Months
| EXTENDED FIRST OFFENDER (EXT-6) | MINIMUM 6 MONTHS IN PROGRAM |
| 14 hours education | (7 classes @ 2-hrs each) |
| 30 hours Group | (20 groups @ 1.5-hrs each) |
| 1.0 hours Face-to-Face Interview | (Initial F/F + 2 mid F/F + Exit@ 15 minutes each) |
| Allowed 7 absences; 8th absence = Termination |
9 Months
| EXTENDED FIRST OFFENDER (EXT-9) | MINIMUM 9 MONTHS IN PROGRAM |
| 14 hours education | (7 classes @ 2-hrs each) |
| 46.5 hours Group | (31 groups @ 1.5-hrs each) |
| 1.25 hours Face-to-Face Interview | (Initial F/F + 3 mid F/F +Exit@ 15 minutes each) |
| Allowed 7 absences; 8th absence = Termination |
18 Months
| MULTIPLE OFFENDER (MOP-18) | MINIMUM 18 MONTHS IN PROGRAM |
| 12 hours education | (6 classes @ 2-hrs each) |
| 52 hours Group | (26 groups @ 2-hrs each) |
| 6.0 hours Face-to-Face Interview | (26 F/F interviews @ 15 minutes each) |
| 6.0 hours Transition Group (6 months) | (6 groups @ 1-hr each; 1 hour per month) |
| Allowed 10 absences; 11th absence = Termination |
Fees and Minimum Down Payments
Minimum program down payments is required of all clients at the time of your in-person intake appointment. After the down payment, you will be required to pay monthly payments as detailed in your DUI program agreement.
We Accept Payment by Money Order, Cashier's Check and Visa or Mastercard (Debit or Credit) Only
Please Make Money orders or Cashiers Checks payable to Sonoma County DUI (SCDUI) be sure to include your full name and address.
DUI Program Cost
|
Program |
Total Program Cost |
Down Payment |
Monthly Payment |
Number of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wet & Reckless |
$505.00 |
$240.00 |
$265.00 |
1 |
|
3 Month (FOP) |
$1,210.00 |
$500.00 |
$355.00 |
2 |
|
6 Month (Ext-6) |
$1,762.00 |
$600.00 |
$232.40 |
5 |
|
9 Month (Ext-9) |
$2,400.00 |
$500.00 |
$237.50 |
8 |
|
18 Month (MOP) |
$2,962.00 |
$592.00 |
$158.00 |
15 |
We Do Not Accept Cash Payments, Personal Checks or Business Checks
Additional Charges
(Per individual event or item unless otherwise indicated)
|
Description |
Cost |
|---|---|
|
Missed Face-to-Face |
$40.00 |
|
Group Absence |
$40.00 |
|
Education Absence |
$40.00 |
|
Transition Absence |
$40.00 |
|
Reschedule |
$30.00 |
|
Leave of Absence |
$30.00 |
|
Re-Enroll |
$105.00 |
|
Transfer In |
$85.00 |
|
Transfer Out |
$40.00 |
|
Duplicate Certificate |
$15.00 |
|
Returned Check |
$30.00 |
|
Missed Re-Enroll Appointment |
$40.00 |
|
UA Drug Test (Positive Result) |
$25.00 |
Important Phone Numbers
Mandatory Actions
DMV Sacramento (916) 657-6525
Sonoma County Courts
Location: Hall of Justice, 625 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa CA 95403
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Court Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Phone: (707) 521-6620, 8:00 a.m. to noon, Monday - Friday
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a restricted license while attending the DUI program?
For questions regarding restricted license eligibility or requirements specific to your individual case, please contact the Mandatory Actions Unit (MAU) directly at 916-657-6525.
Will my attendance in your program stay confidential?
Due to strict confidentiality laws, including 42 CFR Part 2, we cannot confirm your enrollment or share information about your participation without a signed Release of Information (ROI).
Contact Us
Driving Under the Influence Program
Behavioral Health Division
Health Services
Email us: Clerical.Info@sonomacounty.gov
By Phone: (707) 565-7640
Address:
Orenda Center
1430 Neotomas Avenue, Suite 100
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Google Maps™ Directions
Business Hours:
9am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday
Translate