DUI Programs & FAQ

First Offender Drinking Driver Program:

For first-time offenders of the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) law, a 12, 32, 45, or 60- hour program is available to meet the court’s requirement for education.  

Clients learn about alcohol and other drugs, alcoholism and other addiction related diseases, about laws related to drinking and driving, and how to avoid a second offense. 
Groups are available Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon and early evening and on Friday and Saturday mornings.
English and Spanish-speaking services are available.

Sitike Counseling Centers DUI programs comply with local court, state system and DMV mandates. Services include individual and group counseling and education and are offered in both day and evening times.

Our programs include:

    Wet Reckless Program
    First Offenders

Wet Reckless/Education Program:

There are three different levels of First Offender Programs offered:

QUESTIONS

Where are your programs offered?
How do I enroll?
What do I need in order to enroll?
Do I have to enroll with my court papers?
What if I was originally referred elsewhere?
Can I pay later and not at enroll?
Can I enroll before I go to court?
Do you send my enrollment/completion papers to court?
What time are groups?
Do I go to the same group every time?
Can I miss group because of my work schedule?
What do I do if I move out of the area?
Can you do the program faster?
How do I pay?
What happens if I can’t pay?
When do I get my restricted license? What about insurance? Do I need an interlock device?
What if I have more questions?

ANSWERS

Where are your programs offered?
306 Spruce Avenue, South San Francisco, CA.

How do I enroll?
In order to enroll, you will need an initial enrollment appointment. To schedule an appointment call Sitike Counseling Center @ (650) 589-9305.

What do I need in order to enroll?
At your enrollment appointment you will need to bring the required deposit noted above and a copy of your current court/DMV paperwork referring you to the program. If you are re-enrolling you must pay a re-enrollment fee plus any past due amount for services already received. You also must have current court/DMV referral paperwork.

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Do I have to enroll with my court papers?
Yes. You may not enroll if you don’t have an active court referral. Be sure to check your enrollment date on your court referral. If no date is listed most counties require you to enroll within 21 days of your court referral. If you are enrolling for DMV only and court is no longer involved you will need a printout of your DMV record (H6) less than 30 days old.

What if I was originally referred elsewhere?
You must contact both the court and the agency you were originally referred to in order to inform them of your enrollment at Sitike Counseling Center and to avoid a warrant for failure to enroll at original agency. If it is outside of San Mateo County, you may need approval from the court.

Can I pay later and not at enroll?
No. For first time enrollments the required deposit fee noted above will be due at intake or you will not be able to enroll. If you are re-enrolling, you must pay a re-enrollment fee plus any past due amount for services already received. At intake, a monthly payment plan is established for the remaining balance of your program.

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Can I enroll before I go to court?
First offenders MAY be eligible to enroll prior to court sentencing. You will need to obtain from the DMV your H6 Long Form which is less than 30 days old and your violation must be listed.

Do you send my enrollment/completion papers to court?
It is 100% your responsibility to ensure that both enrollment and completion paperwork are filed with the courts by the court mandated dates to avoid a warrant for your arrest.

What time are groups?
Groups are offered during the day and evening hours.

Do I go to the same group every time?
Yes. For consistency you will attend the same group each time. If you need to change groups, you may do so, but you may not switch back and forth between groups repeatedly.

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Can I miss group because of my work schedule?
Most programs allow for a certain number of absences. An absence fee is charged for each absence.

What do I do if I move out of the area?
Before moving out of the area, you should check with court to see that this is possible within your conditions of probation and that a program is offered in that area. Talk to your counselor if probation approves your move out of the area and you wish to transfer to another program. California DMV will not accept a program out of the state of California. If you plan to move out of state you must consult with DMV in each state involved.

Can you do the program faster?
No. Each Program has a minimum time requirement and cannot be completed sooner as it won’t be accepted by the courts or DMV.

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How do I pay?
We accept cash, check, money order and Visa, Mastercard or Discover Card.
Following your initial enrollment, you will be set up with a payment plan.

What happens if I can’t pay?
If you are unable to pay, discuss options with your counselor. Failure to pay MAY result in suspension of program attendance or termination from the program.

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When do I get my restricted license? What about insurance? Do I need an interlock device?
Each case is vastly different, consult with DMV.

For more information, follow this link to the DMV website and search key words related to your question (i.e., restricted license, interlock device, SR-22, etc…)http://www.dmv.ca.gov

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What if I have more questions?
Contact Sitike Counseling Center at 650.589-9305 for more information.