WEST VIRGINIA

General Information:

 Following conviction, all DUI offenders are required to have an alcohol assessment to determine the nature and extent of their alcohol problems. The offender pays for the assessment.

 The assessment is conducted most frequently at pre-trial. The court takes the results of the assessment into consideration in final sentencing.

 Assessments are conducted by the Behavioral Health Center, licensed by the Department of Health and Human Resources, a private agency subcontracted by the DMV, or the probation office.

 Any offender who participates in the ignition interlock program must complete a safety and treatment program.

 DUI offenders must successfully complete alcohol/drug education or alcohol/drug treatment in order to reinstate their driver’s licenses.

 People who refuse to submit to a chemical test must successfully complete an alcohol education or treatment program before their driver’s licenses can be reinstated.

 Offenders failing to comply with the terms of their program are not eligible for license reinstatement and may be returned to the court for further action.

 West Virginia has a dedicated detention and treatment facility that targets the hardcore drunk driver. Pinecrest Hospital is for felony DUI offenders with 3 or more DUI convictions. It is a prison hospital that provides alcohol treatment.

BEWARE: Completing an alcohol program may not satisfy the DMV. That is just one reason why it is critical that you consult with a lawyer in your area that concentrates on DUI / DWI defense.

Name	Address	Telephone	Web site
United Summit Center	6 Hospital Plaza, Clarksburg, WV 26301	800 786-6480 304 623-5661	uscwv.org
Valley HealthCare System	28 Oakwood Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554	800 232-0020 304 366-7174	valleyhealthcare.org
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc	1420 Washington Ave, Huntington, WV 25704	304 525-1522	prestera.org
Valley Healthcare System	301 Scott Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505	800 232-0020 304 296-1731	valleyhealthcare.org
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc	715 Main St, Point Pleasant, WV 25550	304 675-2361	prestera.org
Potomac Highlands MH Guild Inc	850 North High St, Romney, WV 26757	800 545-4357 304 822-3897	potomac highlandsguild.com
United Summit Center	602 Main St, Sutton, WV 26601	800 786-6480 304 762-2801	uscwv.org
This list is provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not recommend or endorse any specific DUI / DWI school listed.

 

Drunk driving defense is a very specialized area of law; if you or someone you care about has is facing a DUI charge, it is important to speak to a lawyer who is skilled in defending drunk driving cases.