24 Hour Jail Alternative
DUI Education Program
What is it?
An innovative "one stop" approach to handle impaired driving charges while successfully raising awareness for those who can learn and benefit from prevention education.
Who can participate in this program?
People who have a current alcohol/drug evaluation showing: "No Significant Problem" or "Abuse." An attendee must be authorized by the court for the 24 Hour Jail Alternative program or for "alternative confinement."
How does someone get into this program?
By receiving a referral from their probation department after pleading as charged or to a reduced charge.
What is the cost of this program?
The program fee is $275 payable by cash, money order, credit or debit card only. There is a $15 discount for cash or money order payment. A person's space is only confirmed upon payment in full.
Why should a person do this?
Compliance with most court requirements will be met with "one stop." Resources are saved by not piecing out each separate order. No time in the actual jail is involved and it's a great way to learn from your mistake while fulfilling what the Court has ordered be done.
What happens now?
After going to court, see Probation Services for your referral. (If you haven't done your evaluation, get that lined up right away!) Call GSSAC at 922-8383 for a registration appointment.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
- Volunteer DUI Panel Speakers
- Spokane County District/Municipal Court
and Probation Services - Airway Heights Municipal Court and Probation Department
- Cheney Municipal Court and Probation Department
- Medical Lake Municipal Court and Probation Deparment
- Alcohol/Drug Information School Instructor
- NEWTA (North East Washington Treatment Alternatives)
- Spokane County Prosecutor's Office
- Geiger Corrections Center
- American Medical Response (AMR)
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
The 24 Hour Jail Alternative offers several educational components to reinforce and enhance the 24-hour mandatory sentence. Educational components include:
Probation Presentation (1 hour): A presentation relating to the probation process, obligations, and resources available to defendants. Sentencing & Commitment Form and a Cost Exercise is included in this presentation. Time is allotted for discussion/questions and answers.
Prosecution Presentation (.75 hours): A presentation relating to the escalating sanctions for impaired driving offenses. Time is allotted for discussion/questions and answers.
Alcohol & Drug Information School (8 hours): This state-required course addresses the effects of alcohol and drug use on the offender, family members, and society. Topics include: Alcohol/Other Drugs and Their Effects; Use, Abuse and Addiction; Laws and Consequences; Substance Use and Relationships; and Decision Making and personal Change Plan. Pre- and post-testing is completed by all participants. Time is allotted for discussion/questions and answers.
Addiction & Recovery Overview (1 hour): Two presentations relating to addiction, legal consequences, recovery, and the effects on family, work, and health. Time is allotted for discussion/questions and answers.
DUI Victim's Panel Presentation (3–4 hours): Presentations consist of victim impact statements, personal stories, and slide presentations. Time is allotted for discussion/questions and answers.
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24 Hour Jail Alternative DUI Education Program is facilitated by the
Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council
8104 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Telephone: (509) 922-8383
Fax: (509) 922-7716