According to Clark County’s website, the Coroner’s DUI Program is designed to help DUI offenders “understand their choices and actions affect not only themselves but also their family, friends, and others in the community.”
In some cases, a judge may order DUI defendants in Las Vegas to complete the Coroner’s DUI program in addition to a traditional Nevada DUI course. Enrollment in the Coroner’s DUI program is usually reserved for DUI defendants who operate a vehicle with a 0.18 BAC or higher. That’s because BAC levels that high are much more likely to lead to a fatal car accident.
Unlike DUI school, defendants must complete the Coroner’s DUI program in person, and there are no opportunities for online participation. While enrolled in the Coroner’s program, enrollees can expect to see pictures and videos of deceased victims of fatal drunk/drugged driving accidents.
However, students are not required to view actual dead bodies or autopsies. It’s important to note that exigent circumstances (i.e., COVID-19 or other serious illness) can sometimes lead a judge to suspend or delay attendance in the Coroner’s DUI program.