Special Supervision Services

SS Services

In 1986 Forida Statute 322.271 expanded the Business and Employment Purposes and Hardship Licenses provisions to allow individuals with five and ten year revocations to apply for the DUI Special Supervision Services program.

Applicants for Special Supervision Services must: complete the Level II DUI Program, complete required substance abuse treatment; refrain from operating a motor vehicle for established time periods; and abstain from the use of alcohol and other drugs for established time period prior to application and while in the Special Supervision Program. Applicants must demonstrate a significant change in lifestyle and behavior to be considered trustworthy to drive on a restriced basis.

The applicant, upon approval by DHSMV, must report to the local DUI Program for supervision, urine screening and relapse prevention planning.

Statutory Eligibility Requirements

5 Year Revocation

12 months abstinence (drug free), including non-alcoholic beer or wine, immediately prior to hearing
Not have driven a motor vehicle for at least 12 months prior to hearing
Completed a DUI Level 2 program

10 Year Revocation

12 months abstinence (drug free), including non-alcoholic beer or wine, immediately prior to hearing
Not have driven a motor vehicle for at least 12 months prior to hearing
Completed a DUI Level 2 program

Permanent Revocation

5 years abstinence (drug free) including non-alcoholic beer or wine, immediately prior to hearing
Not have driven a motor vehicle for at least 5 years prior to hearing
Not been arrested for a drug – related offense during the five years preceding the filing of the petition
Complete the appropriate DUI Program

SSS Application Process: Timeline and Expenses

1st

BAR-Bureau of Administrative Review hearing
Call to schedule – 850-617-2449
Approval letter from DMV
Valid for 6 months

2nd

NCFSC Application: $350*
$25 Screening (15 mins approx.) Will schedule intake after screening appt.
$325 Intake (2 hrs. approx.)
What to expect after intake appointment:
- Medical records request
  can take weeks to months depending on difficulty obtaining.
- 90 minute Psychosocial – scheduled once all documentation has been received
  Most cases will be scheduled 6-8 weeks after intake

3rd

Once case is staffed after psychosocial and decision is rendered, if client is accepted into Special Supervision Services:
Install IID (Ignition Interlock Device) $100 approx.
Pay DMV total cost for license reinstatement
- Expected costs for SSS Program:
  - $65 monthly appointment at NCFSC
  - $44 yearly records fee
  - $60 records and state anniversary fee (6 months after $44 fee)
  - $100 (approx.) monthly IID download appt at chosen vendor
  - $50 (approx.) twice yearly random drug screen
*Fees and program requirements are subject to change