Participant Information

Welcome

The DeKalb County DUI Court Program is a post-conviction treatment and accountability court designed for individuals with multiple DUI convictions—specifically, those with two or more DUI offenses within a five-year period or three or more in their lifetime.

This intensive program offers structured supervision, individualized counseling, and comprehensive treatment services, with the goal of helping participants maintain sobriety, improve their quality of life, and reduce the likelihood of future offenses.

Program Goals

The primary goal of the DUI Court Program is to support long-term recovery and behavioral change. By addressing the underlying causes of substance use and promoting accountability, the program aims to:

  • Achieve and maintain sobriety among participants
  • Support reintegration into the community
  • Prevent future violations of the law
  • Improve participants’ personal, professional, and social well-being

The above incentives may not apply to every individual and/or case.

Evidence-Based Approach

The DUI Court Program incorporates a range of evidence-based treatment curricula and cognitive-behavioral tools proven to facilitate recovery and promote responsible decision-making. These include:

  • MEE Module
  • FLEX Module
  • Corrective Actions Journal System
  • Matrix Model
  • My Personal Journal
  • Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
  • Seeking Safety, and others


These programs are tailored to address high-risk behaviors and help participants navigate the stages of change, enabling sustainable progress and long-term success.

Multiple Tracks

Track 1—High Risk/High Need

Track 2—Low Risk/High Need

Track 3—High Risk/Low Need

*ALL GROUP SESSIONS ARE SCHEDULED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AT 6:00 PM UNTIL 7:30 PM.*

Cost of Program

As a condition of attendance in the Program, participants are required to pay treatment fees in the amount of $50 per week. Individuals may incur additional costs for missing drug screens, testing positive, testing out of town or replacing a lost workbook.

Inclement Weather

In case of inclement weather, if it is announced that the courthouse is closed all in-person sessions will be rescheduled or moved to a virtual platform. Information will be recorded on the daily screen line at 404-238-7618 and posted on the announcement web page (link is sent to all participants at the start of the program).

State of Emergency

During a State of Emergency announcements and updates will be recorded on the daily screen line and announcement web page. Participants are to check regularly for any updates and instructions.

Treatment and drug testing is an essential component in a DUI Court Program. During a state of emergency, the DUI Court Team will review and modify changes according to the current situation. Changes could be that all matters, except drug screens, are moved to a virtual platform. In some situations, participants could see an increase in contact with staff via phone calls, emails, texts or virtual meetings. It is the responsibility of the participant to check all sources regularly.