DUI classes by state · Colorado
Court-Ordered DUI Classes in Colorado
In Colorado, court-ordered DUI/DWI education goes through the Level I / Level II DUI education and therapy. Here is how it works, whether an online class is accepted, and how to find a provider your court will accept.
Based on 7 cited official sources · Reviewed Sep 2026
- ProgramLevel I / Level II DUI education and therapyOverseen by Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)
- AssessmentRequiredScreening or evaluation is part of the process
- Online?Online acceptedConfirm your court accepts the course
- License agencyDMVHandles suspension and reinstatement
Quick answer: in person or online in Colorado?
Online accepted where approved. Colorado’s BHA rules (2 CCR 502-1, parts 10.6–10.8) state that Level I Education, Level II Therapeutic Education, and Level II Treatment may be completed in person or by telehealth. What makes it count is the license: the program must be licensed by the Behavioral Health Administration for DUI/DWAI services and use a DUI-specific curriculum. Verify the provider in the OwnPath directory, and confirm with your court or probation officer that nothing in your order restricts the format. Your court and the DMV decide what counts — confirm the format and the specific provider before you enroll or pay.
Program structure in Colorado
| Program / level | Length | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Level I Education | 12 hours over a minimum 3-day period (max 4 hours/day) | Lower-level cases only — not appropriate after more than one offense, or one offense with a high BAC or a refusal |
| Level II Education | 24 hours over 12 weeks (group setting, class size capped at 12) | Most DUI/DWAI cases; may stand alone or be followed by Level II Therapy |
| Level II Therapy (Tracks A–D) | 5–10 months, depending on the track | Assigned by an alcohol/drug evaluator or DUI-licensed agency under standard BHA placement guidelines |
| Level II Four Plus (Track F) | Minimum 18 months and 180 clinical contact hours | People with 4 or more impaired-driving offenses; success is competency-based, not hours-based |
Colorado program levels — dedicated guides
Each Colorado program level has its own page explaining who it applies to, how long it runs, and how to find a licensed provider. Open the one your court order names:
- Level I, Level II Education and Level II Therapy — Hours for each level, Therapy Tracks A–D, telehealth rules, and the DRS form for the DMV.
Colorado-specific rules to know
- The court assigns your level; the therapy track (A–D) is assigned by an alcohol/drug evaluator or a DUI-licensed treatment agency under standard BHA guidelines.
- Programs must be BHA-licensed and use a BHA-approved DUI-specific curriculum; the governing rules are the BHA behavioral health rules at 2 CCR 502-1 (Chapter 10 covers DUI/DWAI services, including Tracks A–D).
- Your proof of completion is the DUI/DWAI Referral Summary (DRS form) — the provider must give it to you free within 10 business days of finishing, and you submit it to the DMV (online via myDMV, by email, or in person).
- Level II Four Plus (Track F), for a fourth or later offense, runs at least 18 months and 180 clinical contact hours, and completion is judged on treatment progress, not just time served.
Find an approved DUI class provider in Colorado
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 Colorado — then check any provider against the official list above and your court order before enrolling.
Might an online class work for you? Colorado accepts state-approved online DUI classes for many cases. If your court and the DMV allow it, an approved online class can be faster — but confirm it's accepted for your specific case first. How state-approved online DUI classes work →
Source & accuracy: compiled from Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and official Colorado licensing sources. Court requirements change and vary by case — always confirm the program, format, hours, and an accepted provider with your court and the DMV before enrolling. Sources: bha.colorado.gov/behavioral-health/dui-services, ownpath.co, law.cornell.edu/regulations/colorado/2-CCR-502-1-10.5, law.cornell.edu/regulations/colorado/2-CCR-502-1-10.6, law.cornell.edu/regulations/colorado/2-CCR-502-1-10.7, law.cornell.edu/regulations/colorado/2-CCR-502-1-10.8, dmv.colorado.gov/alcohol-dui.