DUI/DWI offenders in Depauw are often given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of offenses can occasionally be rather serious, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for initial offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Depauw that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other more serious penalties, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.