DUI/DWI offenders in Minturn are sometimes given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Minturn who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe penalties, many will remain out of the court system permanently.