DUI/DWI offenders in Hyder are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehab facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can ordinarily be quite severe, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hyder that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious penalties, most will remain away from the court system permanently.