A DUI alcohol program is a court-approved structured instruction course for individuals convicted of DUI or DUI-related charges. A court-approved DUI alcohol program can be 6-weeks (“SB-1176”), 3 months (“AB-541”), 6 months (“AB-762”), 9 months (“AB-1353”), 18-months (“SB-38”) or 30-months in length depending on the circumstances of your conviction, and the number of prior offenses on your record. With the Court: If ordered by the court, as apart of your plea, you must enroll, and complete the entire duration of your DUI program by the deadline provided. Failure to do so will result in a violation of your probation and likely a bench warrant for your arrest. With the DMV: You must enroll in the alcohol program to apply for your restricted license. You must stay enrolled in the program to maintain your restricted license privilege. Additionally, you must complete the alcohol program to have your license reinstated to its original privileges.