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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 11.5Ch. 2Art. 3§ 23568 Probation Conditions Dui

§ 23568 Probation Conditions Dui

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§ 23568 Probation Conditions Dui

This law says that if someone is convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and gets probation instead of jail time, they must follow certain rules. These rules include paying a fine, going to jail for a certain amount of time, and completing a DUI program.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you get probation for a DUI, you must go to jail for at least 30 days.
  • •You have to pay a fine between $390 and $5,000.
  • •You must complete an 18-month or 30-month DUI program.
  • •Your driver's license will be taken away until you finish the program.

Example

John was caught driving drunk and is convicted of a DUI. The judge decides to give him probation instead of sending him to jail for a long time.

John will have to go to jail for at least 30 days, pay a fine between $390 and $5,000, and complete an 18-month or 30-month DUI program. He will also lose his driver's license until he finishes the program.

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§ 23568 Probation Conditions Dui

(a) If the court grants probation to a person punished under Section 23566, in addition to the provisions of Section 23600 and any other terms and conditions imposed by the court, the court shall impose as conditions of probation that the person be confined in the county jail for at least one year, that the person pay a fine of at least three hundred ninety dollars ($390) but not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), and that the person make restitution or reparation pursuant to Section 1203.1 of the Penal Code. The person’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be revoked by the department under paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 13352. The court shall require the person to surrender the driver’s license to the court in accordance with Section 13550. (b) In addition to Section 23600 and subdivision (a), if the court grants probation to a person punished under Section 23566, the court shall impose as a condition of probation that the person enroll in and complete, subsequent to the date of the underlying violation and in a manner satisfactory to the court, an 18-month driving-under-the-influence program licensed pursuant to Section 11836 of the Health and Safety Code or, if available in the county of the person’s residence or employment, a 30-month driving-under-the-influence program licensed pursuant to Section 11836 of the Health and Safety Code, as designated by the court. The person shall complete the entire program subsequent to, and shall not be given any credit for program activities completed prior to, the date of the current violation. In lieu of the minimum term of imprisonment in subdivision (a), the court shall impose as a minimum condition of probation under this subdivision that the person be confined in the county jail for at least 30 days but not more than one year. Except as provided in this subdivision, if the court grants probation under this section, the court shall order the treatment prescribed by this subdivision, whether or not the person has previously completed a treatment program pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 23542 or paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 23562. In order to enable all required persons to participate, each person shall pay the program costs commensurate with the person’s ability to pay as determined pursuant to Section 11837.4 of the Health and Safety Code. No condition of probation required pursuant to this subdivision is a basis for reducing any other probation requirement in this section or Section 23600 or for avoiding the mandatory license revocation provisions of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 13352. (c) The court shall advise the person at the time of sentencing that the driving privilege may not be restored until the person provides proof satisfactory to the department of successful completion of a driving-under-the-influence program of the length required under this code that is licensed pursuant to Section 11836 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 301, Sec. 7. (AB 1601) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

probationrestitutionimprisonmenttreatmentemploymentfinesafetyhealth

Related Statutes

  • § 2429.7 Impaired Driving Task Force
  • § 23554 Dui First Offense Penalties
  • § 23556 Dui Probation Penalties
  • § 23562 Dui Probation Jail Fines
  • § 23566 Multiple Dui Felony Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 23568.
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