DUI/DWI offenders in Fort Apache are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these types of crimes can occasionally be quite serious, which can include jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for new offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Fort Apache that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other far more serious penalties, most will stay out of the court system permanently.