A Guide to the North Carolina DWI Alcohol Assessment
Alcohol Assessments and Agencies
Our DWI Lawyers in Winston-Salem Routinely Give Clients This Information so They Can Prepare for Court
DWI Alcohol Assessment in North Carolina
The sentence for a DWI conviction in North Carolina can vary greatly from case to case; however, there is always a requirement that you get an alcohol/drug assessment and complete the recommended treatment.
In addition to this being a required outcome of any sentence, if you get the assessment done before sentencing, the mere fact that you have gotten the assessment done is a mitigating factor that could help reduce the sentence. Some courts will grant a second mitigating factor if you have also finished the recommend treatment, but in either case, you will not be able to have your license reinstated the following year until you complete the alcohol treatment which was recommended by the assessing agency.
Two-part process
The requirement is a two-part process, starting with the actual alcohol assessment. After completing the assessment, you will then be required to complete the recommended treatment plan. Your attorney will refer you to an agency that is licensed as a North Carolina DWI services provider so you can first get your assessment.
There are several documents that you need to bring to the assessment;
- Complete driving record (if you have a copy, if not then the agency generally will order it and charge you the nominal $10.75 fee)
- Your DWI citation
- Confirmation of your BAC at the time of your arrest
If you do not have these, contact our Firm and we can assist our clients in getting these documents.
The DWI assessment consists of a series of questions designed to help substance abuse professionals determine what treatment plan is appropriate. Based on the results of the assessment, you will be required to attend either alcohol drug education traffic school (ADETS), short-term outpatient treatment, long-term outpatient treatment, day treatment, or inpatient/residential treatment.
The treatment must be started within 6 months of the assessment or the health regulations will require you to get another assessment. We recommend that you complete the treatment as soon as possible. Upon completion of all recommended treatment, the assessing agency will then send a “Form 508” to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. It sometimes takes the DMV months to process this form, and until it is fully logged at the DMV you will not be able to get your license restored. Don’t put this off until the last minute.
Costs?
The cost of a DWI assessment is $100. This fee was established by the Legislature of the State of NC. If you are sent to complete the 16-hour ADETS class, the cost is currently approximately $160. If you are referred to a treatment program, the costs vary but could range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars. An inpatient/residential treatment is very expensive, but can sometimes be offset by health insurance if you have coverage.
You have six months from the date of your DWI alcohol assessment to start the recommended treatment program or classes. Your attorney may also recommend that you complete the alcohol assessment in advance of possible sentencing as a proactive measure to show the court that you are serious about your pending charges.
Alcohol Assessment Agencies
After completing your assessment, please ask the counselor to fax the assessment information to our office at 336-777-0160
Twin City Counseling
Contact Information
523 Summit Street
Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101
Tel: 336-722-9592
(English Only)
Email: tc**********@***oo.com
“A DWI Substance Abuse Assessment is required of everyone who is convicted of Driving While Impaired in the state of North Carolina. You cannot receive a Limited Driving Privilege without a DWI Assessment. DWI Substance Abuse assessments and groups can only be conducted by facilities licensed by the state of North Carolina to meet requirements to restore your driver’s license.”
Please bring the following items to your assessment appointment:
- A copy of your ticket
- A printout of your breath/blood test.
The cost of NC DWI Assessments is $100 + $10.75 to download a current driving record. The full fee is to be collected at the time of the assessment.
The COOL Program
Contact Information
1225 East 5th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Tel: 336-776-0322
Se Habla Espanol: 336-934-7699
“Our charge is to support families and individuals in need of advocacy and support services stemming from crises. In addition, we offer services to those seeking to improve themselves through behavior modification or are convicted offenders who are required by court order to complete the educational courses CIES offers, such as those available through our COOL Program.”
Life Changing Counseling
Contact Information
928 Burke Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Tel: 336-793-3350
Four Directions Counseling
Contact Information
8005 North Point Blvd., Ste. A
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Tel: 336-631-8904
OSA Assessment & Counseling
Contact Information
220 Century Blvd.
Kernersville, NC 27284
Tel: 336-996-0900
(English Only)
After completing your assessment, please ask the counselor to fax the assessment information to our office at 336-777-0160
Daymark Recovery Services
Contact Information
1104-A South Main St.
Lexington, NC 27292
Tel: 336-242-2450
Business Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8AM – 5PM
Path of Hope
Contact Information
1675 E. Center Street Ext.
Lexington, NC 27292
Tel: 336-248-8914
(English Only)
Email: pa********@*********pe.org
Business Hours
Mon-Fri: 8AM – 5PM
Lifeskills Counseling Center
Contact Information
9 W. 3rd Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Tel: 336-224-0863
Green Center of Growth and Development
Contact Information
26 W. 1st Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Tel: 336-224-2203
(English Only)
After completing your assessment, please ask the counselor to fax the assessment information to the office your case is pending from.
Greensboro: 336-482-3218 | High Point: 336-777-0160
Recovery Resources
Contact Information
1329 Beaman Place
Greensboro, NC 27408
Tel: 336-230-1548
(English Only)
ACDM Assessment & Counseling of Guilford County
Contact Information
114 N. Elm St. St 402
Greensboro, NC 27401
Tel: 336-574-3772
(English Only)
Life Changing Counseling
Contact Information
109 Muirs Chapel Rd. St 216A
Greensboro, NC 27410
Tel: 336-387-0393
The Ringer Center
Contact Information
213 East Bessemer AvenueGreensboro, NC 27401Tel: 336-379-7146(English Only)
Alcohol And Drug Services
Contact Information
1101 Carolina St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Tel: 336-333-6860
Triad Psychiatric Counseling Center
Contact Information
603 Dolley Madison Road Suite 100Greensboro, NC 27410Tel: 336-632-3505
OSA Assessment & Counseling
Contact Information
202 Kelly Place
High Point, NC 27262
Tel: 336-882-6859
(English Only)
After completing your assessment, please ask the counselor to fax the assessment information to the office your case is pending from.
Greensboro: 336-482-3218 | High Point: 336-777-0160 | Winston-Salem 336-777-0160
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If you have questions about North Carolina’s DWI assessments, the great DWI Attorneys at McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan can help. Speak with one of our attorneys to find out if an alcohol assessment is an option for your case. You don’t want to get stuck without a legal drivers license. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!