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The ISP is a program offered in Vernon County which is designed to eliminate drinking and driving behavior through general alcohol/drug education, monitoring of alcohol and other drug use, and education regarding the victims of others irresponsible use of alcohol. Once the offender completes the program requirements they will receive a reduction in their jail sentence and fines owed to the courts. The program will not alter the driving revocation period. |
Who is Elligible for the Program? |
Any Individual Who: |
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Has been charged and takes responsibility for their drunk driving behavior by pleading guilty or no contest to OWI 2nd, 3rd, or 4rth offense in Vernon County. |
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Has no aggravating factor involved in the offense, for example causing injury. |
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Has not completed the program previously.
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What are the requirements of the ISP? |
There are four requirements needed to complete the program: |
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Attendance at 20 OWI / general alcohol education classes. These classes take place in the basement of the Vernon County Court House and must be completed consecutively.
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Attendance at one Victim Impact Panel for Drunk Drivers.
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Abstinence from all mind and mood altering chemicals unless prescribed by a physician. Compliance with local law enforcement and program facilitator to administer random drug and breathalyzer tests for a six month period.
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Attendance at 2 self-help groups or Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week during the 6 month supervisory period.
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How do I enroll in the ISP?
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On the day you appear in traffic court, the Director of Court Services will be in the court room to explain and answer any questions regarding the program. If you decide to enroll, the director will have you sign an agreement at that time and give you further instructions as to how to proceed. |
What happens if an offender fails the program? |
There is a penalty for non-completion of the program. This penalty is in the form of increased jail time and fines owed to the court. Factors which could have an offender dismissed from the program are: |
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Failure to comply with the above listed requirements. |
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Receiving new criminal charges while in the program.
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Operating a motor vehicle while revoked, suspended or in violation of occupational restrictions
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If you would like further information regarding the ISP please feel free to call Kathy Sullivan, Director of Court Services at 608-637-5393. |
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