The Victim Impact Panel also referred to as “VIP”, is your opportunity to hear from people whose lives have been affected by DWI. In almost every county in New York State the VIP is imposed as a sanction in alcohol-related driving convictions. In some courts, the judge will order you to attend a VIP at a specific time and location. In other courts, you may just be given a specific period of time in which you must attend a VIP. For additional information on the New York State Victim Impact Panel or to find a VIP in your county, please visit the following site: https://stopdwi.org/resources-victim-impact-panel.
If you reside out of New York State, the courts may allow you to attend a different Victim Impact Panel sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Please note, you must have permission from the court to attend an out-of-state Victim Impact Panels. For more information, please visit MADD at https://maddvip.org.