Court-Referred & Diversion
Underage Drug & Alcohol Accountability Program (UDAAP)
If you receive a citation for underage alcohol or drug possession, you may have the option of participating in UDAAP — an alternative to the effects of having an underage violation on your record. The program is designed to support youth and help keep them safe. It is educational and restorative in nature, not punitive.
UDAAP at a glance
Upon receiving the citation, you have three options
1
Forfeit or plead guilty
Forfeiting (not attending your court date — this is why your citation may say court is mandatory) or pleading guilty results in a fine and other penalties on your record.
2
Plead not guilty
Go to court, plead not guilty, and request a trial. If you are found guilty, the court imposes a monetary fine in addition to other penalties.
3
Ask to enter UDAAP
Go to court and ask to enter the Underage Drug/Alcohol Accountability Program. You must appear at your initial court date before registering — then complete the class as an alternative to the violation’s effects on your record.
A note for parents and guardians
All alcohol and drug services provided by Hope Council are protected by federal and state confidentiality laws. Staff cannot share or discuss any client information unless the participant has signed a Release of Information. Because of this, we are unable to provide details to anyone other than the participant. If payment or additional information is needed, please have the participant contact our office directly.
Regarding minors served who are 12 years of age and over: under Wisconsin Statute 51.47, any physician or health care facility licensed, approved, or certified by the state for the provision of health services may render preventive, diagnostic, assessment, evaluation, or treatment services for the abuse of alcohol or other drugs to a minor 12 years of age or over without obtaining the consent of or notifying the minor’s parent or guardian.
