DUI/DWI offenders in Elbert are often given the chance to take part in a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can often be quite severe, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Elbert that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme punishment, many will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.