If a person enters a plea for a DUI in Florida, the law requires the person to enroll in and complete the DUI School Program. In some cases, it may also be beneficial to enter into the DUI School program while the criminal case is still pending, before a plea is entered. The prosecutor and Judge will often look favorably on a person who takes the initiative to enter the program on their own accord.
Speak to a Sarasota DUI Attorney Before You Sign Up For DUI School
It is usually beneficial to speak with a DUI attorney before you sign up for DUI School. DUI cases can be relatively complicated and an attorney who handles DUIs can make the process go much smoother for the defendant and ensure that the defendant is protected, gets the best deal possible, and is not taken advantage of by the system.
DUI Level One and DUI Level Two
There are two programs available: Level 1 DUI School and Level 2 DUI School. Level 1 is required for a first-offense DUI. It is a 12-hour course and it costs $315.75.
Level 2 is required if the person has had a prior DUI or has already completed a level 1 DUI program. Level 2 is 21 hours long and costs $465.75.
In Order to Enroll in DUI School, You Must First Make an Appointment
To schedule an appointment to sign up for DUI School, call one of the below offices in the area you would like to attend:
Sarasota:
(941) 487-7400
Venice:
(941) 408-1521
Bradenton:
(941) 752-5286
You Must Bring the Following with You to Your Appointment:
A Photo Identification – This can be a driver’s license, passport, School ID, Military ID, State ID or Federal ID
Proof of Residency – You must be able to prove that you live in Sarasota, Manatee, or Desoto Counties and provide proof of address.
A copy of the DUI citation
A copy of the Police Report (Also called the Probable Cause Affidavit
The Breath Alcohol Content or Urine Test Results OR The Refusal Affidavit (if you refused). The Clerk of Court usually refers to this as: “AFFIDAVIT – BREATHALYZER” or “AFFIDAVIT OF REFUSAL TO BREATH, URINE OR BLOOD TEST”
Court Order (not always applicable to every case)
Drivers License Number (Can usually be found on the police report)
How To Obtain Your DUI Citation, Police Report, and/or Breath Test Result/Refusal Result
You can obtain the above documents at the Clerk of Court for the county where you were charged with the DUI. Click on the applicable link below. Find your case by entering your first and last name and hitting search. The DUI citation, Police Report (also referred to as the Probable Cause Affidavit), Breathalyzer Affidavit, or the Refusal Affidavit can usually be found among the docket entries for your case. When you find the documents, print them out and bring them with you to your appointment.
What is the address for DUI School?
Sarasota DUI School Office
2074 Ringling Blvd., Suite 200
Sarasota, FL 34237
Venice DUI School Office
8000 S. Tamiami Trail
Building 600, Room 654
Venice, FL 34293
Bradenton DUI School Office
5840 26th Street W
Building 18, Room 119
Bradenton, FL 34207
To Speak with A DUI Attorney
If you have any questions or would like to speak with a DUI attorney, please call (941) 444-5128. Visit our main DUI Page here to learn more about how our law firm fights and beats DUI cases in Sarasota and Bradenton.