Court Imposed DUI Terms 

In cases with either an accident, high BAC, prior offenses, or other aggravating factors or enhancements, the court may order terms of release while your case is pending.  Terms are imposed based on the severity of the case and can be modified at any time especially if there are violations of the initial imposed terms.  Terms are imposed at the first court which is called the arraignment.  

Common DUI Terms

Common court Imposed DUI terms usually include a “no alcohol” term which includes no bars, no use and possession of alcohol, and search and seizure for alcohol including on your person, vehicle, or home.  You may also be required to attend self-help meetings, wear a SCRAM device on your ankle that monitors you for alcohol use, and/or Supervised Release which requires you to check in with Probation and be supervised by a probation officer.

Bail Release Terms

If you posted a bail, the court can impose additional bail terms in lieu of increasing a person’s bail.  This is usually when there are aggravating factors like accidents, high BAC, priors or other aggravating factors.   This could include a “no alcohol” term, search and seizure for alcohol, self-help meetings, SCRAM alcohol monitor, and/or supervised release.  

Own Recognizance (OR) Release Terms

If you are on own recognizance release, the court can impose terms in lieu of making a person post a bail bond.  This is usually when there are aggravating factors like accidents, high BAC, priors or other aggravating factors.   This could include a “no alcohol” term, search and seizure for alcohol, self-help meetings, SCRAM alcohol monitor, and/or supervised release.  

Supervised Release

In cases with aggravating factors, the court may order “Supervised Release” while your case is pending.    You will be ordered to report to probation to be monitored for alcohol use and may include random testing for alcohol/drugs, search and seizure for alcohol, being placed on a SCRAM device, or be required to attend self-help meetings while your case is pending.  Supervised release means you will have a probation officer that you report to who will monitor you for the court while your case is pending. 

No Alcohol Terms

If the court orders a “no alcohol” term, you will be on search and seizure for alcohol including on your person, vehicle, or home.  You will also be prohibited from using or possessing alcohol and will not be permitted to be anywhere where alcohol is the primary item of sale like bars.  You may also be randomly tested for alcohol by the probation department.

SCRAM Alcohol Monitoring

If the court orders a “SCRAM” device to be worn, you will be required to wear it on your ankle. The SCRAM device monitors for alcohol 24/7. Any alcohol violation will be reported to the court who will then revoke your release status and issue a warrant for your arrest. The SCRAM is usually ordered to be worn while your case is pending.

Self-Help Requirements

In some cases, the court may order “Self-Helps” as part of probation.  This requirement could include AA meetings, outpatient treatment, or counseling.

Violating COurt Release Terms

Violating the court ordered release terms can result in you being taken into custody or additional terms being imposed.

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