Drivers' Compliance

The Partners for Progress Driver Compliance Program (DCP) is a pre-trial diversion program aimed at assisting unlicensed drivers charged with driving-related misdemeanors to obtain their driver’s licenses.

The program helps reduce the rate of recidivism by people with drivers’ license-related misdemeanor offenses.  Often individuals with Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) or similar convictions have a difficult time resolving their legal problems.  The conviction comes with an additional suspension of the license and extends the time for which more expensive SR22 insurance is required, making it challenging to get licensed again.  Many people with license-related charges go through the court system over and over for the same type of misdemeanor.

Solving the problem upfront, by helping people obtain a license without a conviction, reduces the caseload for the courts and attorneys and allows the judicial system to focus on more serious offenders.  The program also benefits the public by reducing the number of uninsured, unlicensed drivers on the road.

Partners for Progress has agreements with State Prosecutors in Palmer whereby suitable cases are referred to our experienced contractor, Sarah Ingalls, who serves as the Drivers Compliance Program Coordinator.

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Procedures-Entering and Completing the Program