DUI/DWI offenders in Ellsworth are often given the option to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for such offenses can often be very severe, including jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ellsworth who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious consequences, many will stay out of the court system for good.