DUI/DWI offenders in Monticello are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Monticello that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme punishment, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.