DUI/DWI offenders in Colfax are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment program in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such offenses can often be very severe, including jail time and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for initial offenders, the court may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Colfax that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious punishment, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.