IID stands for Ignition Interlock Device. Any vehicle equipped with IID requires an alcohol-free breath sample for the ignition to engage. The IID is set at .03 to allow for potential mouth alcohol from mouthwash, etc.

The offender pays the fees related to the IID program. The cost is $70 for installation and $75 per month for monitoring.

No, one condition of the FOE plea is that the offender withdraw from the DMV administrative hearing. However, if an offender shows up for a scheduled DMV administrative hearing, DMV does not check the conviction status – the hearing will proceed as scheduled.

All offenders are evaluated and referred to the level of care deemed appropriate as a result of the evaluation. Each potential referral is reviewed by a clinical supervisor for concurrence. There are times when the clinical supervisor overrides the counselor's initial decision. The client is not notified until the clinical supervisor makes this determination.

Currently, the wait time is about two weeks. This can vary per county, and can depend on the case load at a given point in time.

Individual courts have varying time frame information provided in their sentencing documents. The JP Court system gives 72 hours, the CCP system requires the evaluation be completed within 28 days. If the client has not scheduled an appointment within 10 days, it is unlikely their evaluation will be completed within 28 days. Please remember, the new DUI Tracking System receives the offenders conviction on the same date that the court clerk enters it into CJIS. The clock starts on that date.

If DERP is notified by the offender or by the Probation Officer, an administrative discharge can be entered. This effectively stops the clock until the offender is released and able to make contact.

DERP has 8 incoming lines, 3 of which are funneled into the CSR's in the DUI services section. It takes an average of 10 minutes to process a DUI client. Often, the 1-800 line is busier than the toll lines. It is suggested to try the toll line if unable to get through on the 1-800 line. It is also suggested to call in the late afternoon or early evening hours, as the call volume is lower during those times.

The goal of the tracking system is to reduce the use of paper as often as possible. We recognize this will not always be possible. In the event the court has not processed the referral electronically, Bonnie Stark suggested saving a document from DACS and attaching that document to an email to DERP. You can forward those emails to sstachoni@sodatdelaware.com.

DERP provides a list of requirements to both the offender and the out-of-state agency. DERP also suggests the offender retain copies of everything they receive from the out-of-state agency in the event that agency fails to return the correct paperwork to DERP.

There is a “comments” field on every screen in the tracking system. Probation Officers have access to enter comments on the “Charge” screen of the system. Please note, when first opening a screen, all comments in the “comments” field will be hidden from view (to save screen space). The user must click “show comments” to view this field.

Clients can request a payment plan if they can demonstrate financial need. Documentation is required and all reasonable requests will be considered.

The treatment agency never makes the claim that a particular client will not reoffend. Rather, they indicate the client has made progress in dealing with their addiction or dependency and have a good prognosis for recovery. In addition, the client completes a “DUI Avoidance Plan” and thus has a plan in place to help avoid recidivating.

Higher tolerance is always considered, as an increased tolerance demonstrates long-term use or abuse. In addition, clients with higher tolerance levels are at risk for withdrawal symptoms that could require medical help.