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DUI Uniform Report Evaluation

If you are arrested for a DUI in Illinois, you must undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation before being sentenced in court or being granted driving privileges by the Secretary of State. Additionally, you are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of DUI Risk Education classes. These classes provide information about drugs and alcohol, their physical, mental, and social effects, and the legal process and consequences of a DUI.

The evaluation process will determine your risk level and whether treatment is necessary. The risk level is based on the number of DUIs listed in the Driving Abstract, your BAC from the Law Enforcement Sworn Report, and symptoms of a Substance Use Disorder. The treatment requirements are contingent on progress during treatment. It is possible to do more or less hours based on progress. The risk levels are as follows:

Minimum Risk:

  • Criteria: 1 DUI, BAC below .15, 0 symptom of a Substance Use Disorder.

  • Requirement: 10 hours of DUI Risk Education.

Moderate Risk:

  • Criteria: 1 DUI, BAC .15 to .20, and no more than 1 symptom of a Substance Use Disorder.

  • Requirement: 10 hours of DUI Risk Education and 12 hours of Early Intervention Counseling.

Significant Risk:

  • Criteria: More than 1 DUI, a BAC of .20 or higher, or 2-3 symptoms of a Substance Use Disorder.

  • Requirement: 10 hours of DUI Risk Education and 20 hours of Substance Abuse Treatment.

High Risk:

  • Criteria: 3 or more DUIs within a 10-year period, or more than 2-3 symptoms of a Substance Use Disorder.

  • Requirement: 75 hours of Substance Abuse Treatment.

To complete the evaluation, you will need the following documents. Without these, your appointment will be rescheduled:

  • Law Enforcement Sworn Report & Tickets: If you did not receive this report at the time of arrest, you can obtain it from the circuit clerk's office in the county where the DUI arrest occurred.

  • Driving Abstract (for Court Purposes): This can be obtained from your local DMV for $20.00 or from the Secretary of State website at Driving Abstract.

Updated Evaluations for Secretary of State Hearings

After a DUI arrest, in most cases, you will need to attend a hearing to address your driving privileges. If you have had one DUI arrest, you will attend an informal hearing at the DMV. If you have had more than one DUI arrest, you will attend a formal hearing at the Secretary of State’s office. These hearings are official court proceedings and should be taken seriously if you wish to obtain driving relief. You will need to provide the following documents at the time of the hearing:

  • Original Uniform Report (valid for 6 months)

  • Updated Report (if the Original Uniform Report is expired)

  • DUI Risk Education Certificate of Completion

  • Illinois Treatment Verification Form (completed by a Substance Abuse Treatment Provider)

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Discharge Summary

  • Continuing Care Status Summary

  • Treatment Needs Assessment (if treatment was completed at a different organization than where the evaluation was conducted)

  • Treatment Waiver (if treatment hours were waived)

  • Letters of Abstinence (for High Risk Dependent only)

Investigative Evaluations

Thompson Counseling Services provides Investigative Evaluations for court, probation, and parole purposes. Available Investigative Evaluations include:

  • Investigative Substance Abuse Evaluation

  • Investigative Mental Health Evaluation (Note: This differs from a psychological evaluation, which must be performed by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist)

  • Investigative Anger Management Evaluation

  • Investigative Domestic Violence Evaluation

Counseling

Our approach is eclectic, and we tailor our therapeutic techniques according to each individual client's needs. For those requiring a more directive approach, we utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). These are especially useful for clients struggling with anxiety and/or depression. For those who are comfortable with a non-directive approach, we utilize more Client-Centered techniques. we also incorporate Mindfulness practices into our sessions as a method of managing symptoms and staying grounded in the present.