There are two different programs for first offenders:
- The Impaired Driver Intervention Program (IDIP); and
- The Weekend Impaired Driver Intervention Program (WIDIP).
When an individual has been convicted of a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) first offense and has had no other DWI convictions in NH or any other state in the last seven to ten years, he or she is considered a first offender and would attend either IDIP or WIDIP. Both programs are 22 hours long and consist of the following:
- A one-hour intake interview;
- 20 hours of alcohol and other drug education classes;
- One hour final assessment by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor; and
- Continuing care recommendations must be completed before license restoration.
The Impaired Driver Intervention programs consist of class sessions scheduled on weekday evenings, Saturdays or Sundays, plus two individual sessions. The fee is currently $460 and is subject to change without notice.
The Weekend Impaired Driver Intervention Program is an accelerated version of the IDIP. The accelerated version runs from Friday afternoon until late Sunday afternoon and includes 2 overnight stays. The fee is currently $585, which includes room and board, and is subject to change without notice.
Repeat First Offense - Phase II
An individual convicted of more than one Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) first offense in any state in the last seven to 10 years regardless of the reason, is NOT considered a first offender and must complete the Phase II Program.
The Phase II Program consists of the following:
- A one-hour intake interview;
- An intensive 7 day/6 night residential program;
- Alcohol and other drug education, group interactions and self-assessment;
- A one-hour final assessment by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor; and
- Continuing care recommendations must be completed before license restoration.
The fee is currently $1550 and is subject to change without notice. Full payment is expected upon entrance to the program. An individual's license cannot be restored until payment is made in full.
When an individual is convicted of a second (or subsequent) offense in the last seven to ten years, they will receive a minimum 10-day sentence from the court.
The first three days will be served at a County House of Corrections. This portion of the sentence generally begins on Tuesday. On Friday participants are transported from the jail to a Multiple Offender Program for the next seven days. Participants are released the following Thursday evening and must arrange for their own transportation home. Continuing care recommendations are required, and must be completed before license restoration.
The Multiple Offender Program consists of the following:
- A one-hour intake interview;
- An intensive 7 day/6 night residential program;
- Alcohol and other drug education, group interactions and self-assessment;
- A one-hour final assessment by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor; and
- Continuing care recommendations must be completed before license restoration.
The fee is currently $1,550, and is subject to change without notice. Payment in full is due upon entry to the program unless a participant arranges a payment contract with the Office of Reimbursements upon entrance. All payment contracts with the Office of Reimbursements require full payment within 12 months from date of completion of the 7-day residential program.
For payment or contract questions, please contact the Office of Reimbursements at (603) 271-6117 or (800) 852-3345, ext. 6117 (in NH only) or by mail at:
MOP
105 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301