Sonoma County Probation Department Receives State Grant To Crack Down On Repeat DUI Offenders

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From KZST.

SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. – February 21, 2025 –  Sonoma County is cracking down on repeat DUI offenders.

The Probation Department has received a $240,000 grant from the state to fund intensive supervision for those convicted of felony DUIs. The money from the Office of Traffic Safety will help probation officers closely monitor offenders, ensuring they follow court orders and stay off the road. The grant will also support warrant operations targeting those who violate probation or skip court, distribute “Be On the Lookout” alerts for DUI suspects, and improve collaboration with courts and prosecutors.

The program runs through September 2025. This effort is funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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