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• DUI Arrests
• Substance Arrests
• Interim Group Services
• Employers or Overseeing Agencies
• Chronic Pain
• Loved Ones & Families

DUI Arrests

Utah statute indicates that if you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), you must undergo an assessment and either complete PRIME for Life (an educational course) or treatment. Because we do not offer treatment and therefore we do not benefit from the results of the assessment, many judges in Salt Lake County will refer to ARS exclusively and sometimes will not accept assessments and recommendations from other agencies.

Schedule an Appointment

Individuals in need of this type of assessment can simply call our office at 801-532-1850 to schedule an appointment. It is helpful if you have:

• your case number,
• the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) at the time of your arrest, and
• the name of the presiding judge (if you know it).

Fees

• If you are a Salt Lake County resident, you will be charged for the assessment based on a sliding pay scale which considers your income and number of dependents.
• If you are not a Salt Lake County resident, you must pay the entire fee which is $220.00.
• If you were arrested under the Not A Drop Law (you were under the age of 21 at the time of your arrest) and you are a Salt Lake County resident, the assessment is free.
• Payment is due at the time of assessment. We do not accept checks, American Express or Discover Card.
• Please contact our office 24 hours in advance if you need to reschedule your appointment otherwise a $25 rescheduling fee may be incurred.

Bring photo identification to the assessment.

What to expect

Assessments include a clinical interview, the administration of the Addiction Severity Index, the American Society of Addiction Medicine Placement Criteria, a criminal background history and the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory. An assessment may take as long as two hours.

In addition, there is some paperwork to be completed once you arrive at our office, so we ask you to come early. During the assessment you will meet with a clinician who will ask you several questions about all aspects of your life. Some of the questions may seem irrelevant, but keep in mind that questions about your childhood, relationships, mental health functioning and other topics help us determine the best possible referral to help you strengthen both internal and external resources.

Upon completion of the assessment, you will usually be informed immediately of your referral and be provided with information on how to contact the agency where you will be participating in either PRIME for Life or treatment. You will also be asked to sign a release of information so that once we complete our written assessment, copies can be provided to any necessary individuals (i.e., the agency you have been referred to, judges, probation officers, attorneys, etc.).