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DANE COUNTY INTOXICATED DRIVER PROGRAM What is an OWI (Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence) assessment? Throughout Wisconsin persons convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants, or related offenses, are required to complete an assessment of their use of alcohol, drugs, and prescription medications. The purpose of this confidential assessment is to determine whether a drinking or drug problem exists. All assessments result in a referral to either an educational program or a counseling program. This referral is called a Driver Safety Plan, which is a required component of Wisconsin’s Intoxicated Driver Program. The intent of the Driver Safety Plan is to help us all reduce the threat of repeat-offense drunk driving. You will meet with a trained alcohol and drug counselor who will ask you about your use of intoxicating substances. The confidentiality of all information you share is strictly protected by State and Federal regulations (42 C.F.R. part II). There is a fee of $300.00 for the assessment, which normally takes 90 minutes. This fee also covers monitoring activities that occur at several points after the assessment is completed. This fee must be paid prior to the assessment interview via cash, cashier’s check/money order, credit/debit card (there will be a $5.00 handling charge added to the assessment fee when using a credit/debit card). Sorry, we cannot accept personal checks. If, after your assessment, you incur a noncompliance for not completing the Driver Safety Plan within the correct time frame, a reinstatement fee of $75.00 will be required to get back in compliance with the Dept of Transportation, DMV. If, after your assessment, you request an extension of the Driver Safety Plan, an extension fee of $50.00 will be required. The appointment will be held at: Journey Mental Health Center 25 Kessel Ct. Suite 200 Madison, WI 53711-1422 Within 72 hours of your conviction date, please contact our office, [PHONE REDACTED], to schedule your assessment. When you call, please indicate that you want to make an appointment for an intoxicated driver assessment. Please bring a copy of your police report. You can obtain a copy by contacting the police department of the arresting officer** Rev 5/2017