Benefits of Program

Benefits of the Athens DUI Treatment Court to the Participant:

  • Sobriety
  • Reduced Confinement
  • 50% reduction of fine upon graduation
  • Case management assistance in complying with sentence requirements
  • Job Search assistance and free computer access
  • Free bike rental and bus passes to assist with transportation issues
  • License reinstatement assistance when eligible
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Educational assistance
  • Assistance with inpatient and outpatient treatment services
  • Community service credit is given upon fulfillment of requirements

Benefits of The Athens DUI Treatment Court to the Community:

  • Reduces the number of DUI and Drug arrests
  • Increases public safety
  • Reduces cost (jail and court time)
  • Provides for increased accountability
  • Reduces recidivism
  • Improves the likelihood of offender rehabilitation
  • Returns the offender to the community as a productive member of society