Alcohol Program
Any individual arrested for DUI must schedule a DUI screening with the DUI Referral Service (DRS). An individual may request a screening following their arrest. A screening will be ordered by the court, or by DMV.
DRS screenings are completed via telehealth or in-person if requested. To participate via telehealth, individuals will need:
- An active internet connection
- A working camera and microphone (e.g., smartphone, tablet, computer with webcam)
- To remain on camera throughout the screening
In-person screenings are available in each county. DUI screenings are provided free of charge. Each new DUI, Probable Cause, or Reckless Driving Alcohol related charge after an initial screening date requires a new DUI screening. DRS screening appointments last approximately 60 minutes. The purpose of the screening is to gather information regarding the DUI incident and the individual’s substance use history.
Following the screening, the participant will be assigned to one of the DUI Program agencies in Delaware (listed below):
- Holcomb Behavioral Health
- Coras Wellness & Behavioral Health
- Brandywine Counseling & Community Services
To schedule a DRS screening please call: (302) 421-7330
Out-of-state Participants
Participants who are ticketed in Delaware but live in another state must meet the Delaware requirements for DUI screening and program completion to have their DUI obligations lifted from the national DMV registry.
Participants must complete a DRS screening and select a Delaware DUI program provider to manage their case.
Participants are responsible for and must present the following information and documents:
- Date of DUI arrest
- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) reading
- DUI ticket number or court order
- This documentation is required before or on the date of the screening. The participant will be able to complete education or treatment in their state of residence. There is a charge of $150 for out of state case management. This fee is paid to the Delaware DUI Program (Holcomb Behavioral Health, Coras Wellness & Behavioral Health, or Brandywine Counseling & Community Services), once you have been screened and referred.
