DUI classes by state · Arizona
Court-Ordered DUI Classes in Arizona
In Arizona, the court-ordered DUI/DWI education requirement is the DUI screening, education & treatment, overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) — Division of Licensing. Here's how it works, whether an online class is accepted, and how to find a provider your court will accept.
Quick answer: in person or online in Arizona?
Mostly in-person (limited online). Arizona’s ADHS rules authorize both face-to-face and electronic/online delivery of DUI screening and education — but only through a provider ADHS has specifically approved for online delivery (online education must equal 16+ classroom hours, and online screening requires a secure, real-time connection with identity verification). Your court can also impose its own format rules, so confirm acceptance before enrolling online. Your court and the MVD decide what counts — confirm the format and the specific provider before you enroll or pay.
Program structure in Arizona
| Program / level | Length | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| DUI screening (required for everyone) | A 30-minute to 3-hour interview, within 30 days of the court order | Every person convicted of DUI; classifies the client as Level 1 or Level 2 |
| Level 2 client | At least 16 hours of DUI education | Lower-risk clients |
| Level 1 client | At least 16 hours of education plus 20 hours of treatment | Higher-risk clients (e.g., BAC 0.15%+ with other factors, signs of dependence) |
Arizona-specific rules to know
- Screening is mandatory: after a DUI conviction the judge orders alcohol/drug screening (A.R.S. 28-1387), done by an ADHS-approved facility.
- The screening (not the defendant) decides the dose — it classifies you Level 1 or Level 2, which sets the required hours.
- To reinstate your license, MVD separately requires the screening, Traffic Survival School, and an ignition interlock device.
- AA/NA or other self-help meetings do not count toward the required DUI education or treatment hours.
Find an approved DUI class provider in Arizona
Start with the official state list — it's the one your court is most likely to accept — then confirm the specific provider with your court or probation officer:
Prefer to look on a map? Search Google Maps for DUI classes in Arizona — then check any provider against the official list above and your court order before enrolling.
Source & accuracy: compiled from Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) — Division of Licensing and official Arizona licensing sources. Court requirements change and vary by case — always confirm the program, format, hours, and an accepted provider with your court and the MVD before enrolling. Sources: azdot.gov/mvd/services/driver-services/driver-improvement/screening-and-counseling-resources, azdot.gov/mvd/services/dui-suspension/driving-under-influence-dui, azleg.gov/ars/28/01387.htm, azcarecheck.azdhs.gov.