DUI/DWI offenders in New Richmond are often given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be very severe, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in New Richmond that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious consequences, most will remain out of the court system for good.