DUI/DWI offenders in Portland, IN. are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Portland, IN. that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious punishment, many will stay away from the court system permanently.