DUI/DWI offenders in Ault are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very extreme, including incarceration and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ault who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe punishment, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.