Athens-Clarke County DUI Treatment Court has once again received national recognition. The National Center for DWI Courts, or NCDC and the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration have named the court as one of only four national academy courts in the country.
The designation means the Athens-Clarke County DUI Treatment Court will help develop, identify and test national best practices for DWI treatment courts, provide technical assistance, and host jurisdictions interested in starting a DWI treatment court. The Athens court was selected from over 700 DWI courts nationwide and will serve a three-year term. The court was also selected in 2008, 2011, 2014 and 2017.
According to a release from the ACC Government, research shows that DWI courts are the most successful way to reduce impaired driving, decreasing recidivism by as much as 60%, all while saving taxpayers money: $3.19 for every $1 invested.
For more information about the Athens-Clarke County DUI Treatment Court, visit www.accgov.com/duitreatmentcourt or contact Coordinator Lee Rushton at 706-613-3206 or lee.rushton@accgov.com.