Wilmington Area DWI Assessment Information
What is a DWI Assessment?
Why is a DWI Assessment needed?
If a person is convicted of a DWI in North Carolina, it is required that they complete a DWI Assessment to obtain a paper license.
For those that want to gain a Limited Driving Privilege during the Civil Revocation period, a DWI Assessment is required.
A DWI Assessment can also possibly lessen punishment at trial because it is considered a mitigating factor.
Bottom line, if a person has been charged with a DWI in North Carolina, it’s very beneficial for them to obtain an assessment as soon as possible.
What kind of treatment will the DWI Assessment facility suggest?
There is a spectrum of services that a Substance Abuse Counselor can suggest. These include:
Alcohol Drug Education Traffic School (also known as ADETS)
The NCSHHS defines ADETS as an educational program for people who do not have identified substance abuse disorder, but may be at risk.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment does not require an overnight stay at a facility. This type of treatment can consist of short-term or long-term depending on the severity of the addiction or abuse.
Inpatient Treatment
Inpatient treatment involves checking into a facility and having 24 hour care.
Day Treatment
Day treatment involves going to a facility for at least 8 hours a day.
How long will the DWI Assessment take?
Multiple facilities in the New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick County area mention on their website that the process will take roughly 90 minutes, but the session is not a timed event.
Do I have to get an assessment in the North Carolina County where I was charged?
How much will a DWI Assessment cost?
What all is needed to complete a DWI Assessment?
To complete your DWI Assessment you will need the following:
+ Complete Lifetime Driving Record from the DMV
+ Verification of your BAC
+ Fee Payment of $100
Will any information shared with the Assessment Agency be shared with anyone else like an employer or insurance company?
Where can I get a DWI Assessment in New Hanover, Pender or Brunswick County, North Carolina?
New Hanover County, NC
| FACILITY | CITY |
|---|---|
| BRUNSWICK SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES | SHALLOTTE |
| COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC. - BRUNSWICK | SHALLOTTE |
| OCEANSIDE FAMILY COUNSELING AND RESOURCE CENTER | SUNSET BEACH |
| SOUTH BRUNSWICK COUNSELING SERVICES | SOUTHPORT |
| SOUTH BRUNSWICK COUNSELING SERVICES | SHALLOTTE |
Pender County, NC
| FACILITY | CITY |
|---|---|
| COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC -PENDER | BURGAW |
| PENDER DWI ASSESSMENT AND SERVICES | HAMPSTEAD |
Brunswick County, NC
| FACILITY | CITY |
|---|---|
| COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC -PENDER | BURGAW |
| PENDER DWI ASSESSMENT AND SERVICES | HAMPSTEAD |
Frequently Asked DWI / DUI Questions
- DUI / DWI Frequently Asked Questions
- DUI / DWI FAQ Videos
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