AB-1353 9-Month DUI Program
The AB-1353 Program is a 9-month first-offender driving-under-the-influence program aimed towards the education of those individual subjected to court discipline for alcohol related violations of the California Vehicle Code, to reduce recidivism and to demonstrate the benefit of a life of sobriety.
Below is the general overview of the program offered at California Diversion Programs.
Enrollment
You may enroll in the AB-1353 – 9-Month DUI Program in one of two ways, depending on your situation: either by court order or through Administrative Per Se (DMV-only enrollment). Both options allow you to begin the program, but the documents you submit will vary based on your enrollment type.
Court-Ordered Enrollment
If the court has required you to complete the AB-1353 program as part of your DUI sentence, you must submit:
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A valid photo ID, and
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Your official Court Referral or Court Abstract
Important: The court documentation must be dated within 21 calendar days of your most recent court hearing or appearance to be accepted.
Court-ordered enrollment satisfies both court and DMV requirements. If your court date is upcoming, you may still enroll in advance and submit proof of enrollment when your hearing takes place.
Admin Per Se (DMV-Only) Enrollment
If you are enrolling in the program based on DMV requirements and not a court order this is known as Administrative Per Se enrollment. This option is available to individuals who have not yet gone to court or who are required by the DMV to complete a DUI program for license reinstatement.
To enroll through Admin Per Se, submit:
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A valid photo ID, and
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One of the following:
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DS-367 form (pink temporary license issued at the time of arrest)
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DMV K-4 Driver Record
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DMV INF-1125 Official Driver Record
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Admin Per Se enrollment satisfies DMV requirements only. It does not fulfill any pending court obligations unless later accepted by the court.
To confirm whether the AB-1353 program is required in your case, contact the DMV Mandatory Action Unit (MAU).
Program Participation
Participants enrolled in the AB-1353 – 9-Month DUI Program may complete the program through one of two participation options:
1. In-Person Services
In-person classes and counseling sessions are conducted exclusively at our physical location:
21054 Sherman Way, Suite 205
Canoga Park, California 91303
Note: In-person services are available only for Spanish-speaking participants.
2. Virtual Services
Participants may also complete the program through virtual sessions conducted via Zoom Workplace, a product of Zoom Video Communications.
To participate in virtual services, participants must:
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Sign the Virtual Services Participation Agreement
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Agree to Zoom’s Privacy Policy
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Acknowledge that enhanced confidentiality and privacy regulations apply in accordance with
Title 42, Part 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (HIPAA-related compliance)
All virtual sessions are secure, confidential, and conducted by licensed facilitators in accordance with California DUI program standards.
Program Cost
The total cost of the AB-1353 – 9-Month DUI Program is $1,250 USD. This fee includes:
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A $130 Enrollment Deposit, due at the time of registration
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28 Weekly Payments of $40, payable on each week a program activity is attended
Payments are expected on the day of your scheduled class or session.
Financial arrangements are available and can be made at the time of enrollment.
All fees must be paid in full in order to receive proof of completion for DMV and court reporting.
Completion
To successfully complete the AB-1353 – 9-Month DUI Program, participants must meet all program requirements in full.
Completion requires:
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6 Alcohol Education Sessions
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24 Group Counseling Sessions
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6 Individual Orientation Interviews
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13 Verified Self-Help Meetings (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous)
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All course fees paid in full
Once all components have been completed and verified, CADIP will:
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Issue a Certificate of Completion to be submitted to the court, and
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File the DL-101 form with the California DMV, confirming program completion for license reinstatement purposes.
Questions? Get in tough with Us
You can reach us via phone, text, or email. If you wish to enroll, please fill out the Enrollment Request Form below.
Education Component
Individuals who attend a DUI Program are required to complete 12 Hours of Alcohol Education. This is Broken Down as follows:
- Â 6 Sessions, 2 hours each for the first 6 weeks of your Program.
Group Component
Participants attending the Program, after completing the Educational Component, are required to continue to Group Counseling Sessions. A total of 48 hours is required. This is broken down as follows:
- 24 Sessions, 2 hours each for the following 24 weeks of your Program.
Individual Orientation Interviews
The AB-1353 DUI Programs mandates a total of 3 hours of Individual Orientation Interviews or Face to Face Interviews.
These are broken down as follows:
- 1st Interview- Week 1- Intake Evaluation Interview. Duration 1 Hour
- 2nd Interview- Week 9- Mid Program Evaluation. Duration 30 Minutes
- 3rd Interview- Week 17- Mid Program Evaluation. Duration 15 Minutes
- 4th Interview -Week 25- Mid Program Evaluation. Duration 30 Minutes
- 5th Interview- Week 35- Mid Program Evaluation. Duration 15 Minutes
- 6th Final Interview- At the conclusion of Program. Duration 30 Minutes
Face to Face Evaluations are conducted throughout the Program. These are scheduled between the Group Counseling Sessions.
Self-Help Meetings (ACR)
The program requires participants enrolled in the AB-1353 9-Month DUI Program to attend 19 Self Help Meetings/ Alcoholics Anonymous.
Self Help Meetings are to be attended during the first 19 Weeks of Program Enrollment.
NOTICE:Â Meetings cannot be back-to-back; there must be a spacing of 6-7 calendar days from each meeting.