Iowa Code r. 641-157.2 - [Effective until 7/1/2025] Screening, evaluation, treatment, and drinking drivers course

Persons who are charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), Iowa Code section 321J.2, and whose driver's license or nonresident operating privileges are revoked under Iowa Code chapter 321J shall be assigned to undergo a substance abuse evaluation and, if recommended, treatment from a provider licensed by the department under Iowa Code chapter 125.

(1) Screening. The initial screening shall consist of a generally accepted standardized substance abuse screening instrument. The program shall utilize a recognized diagnostic test or tool to determine "substance abuse" or "dependence" as those terms are defined in the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition). In addition, programs shall collect information on blood alcohol content at time of arrest; history of other alcohol or drug-related arrests; history of alcohol/drug treatment; history of mental health problems and treatment; any OWI arrest that included personal injury or additional charge(s); and family history of substance abuse.

(2) Evaluation. If the initial screening shows a potential for chemical dependency, then a further evaluation will be completed. This evaluation shall consist of further development of the six assessment dimensions outlined in the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Patient Placement Criteria for the Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders, Second Edition-Revised.

(3) Treatment. Treatment shall consist of a broad range of planned and continuing, inpatient, outpatient, and residential care services, including ongoing diagnostic evaluation, counseling, and medical, psychiatric, psychological, and social service care geared toward influencing the behavior of such individuals to achieve a state of rehabilitation. Individuals will be placed in the appropriate level of care at a substance abuse treatment program licensed by the department under Iowa Code chapter 125 in accordance with the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Patient Placement Criteria for the Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders, Second Edition-Revised.

(4) Drinking drivers course. Substance abuse treatment programs licensed by the department under Iowa Code chapter 125 may provide the drinking drivers course if the course curriculum is approved by the department of education under Iowa Code section 321J.22 and 281-21.31 (321J).

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Iowa Code r. 641-157.2