Middlesex counrty
The Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) is a unit of Middlesex County Government responsible for providing the two-day, 12-hour educational/screening program for individuals convicted of various statutes pertaining to operating under the influence, refusal of the breathalyzer, underage drinking, drunk boating, and fatal emergent accident. Based upon screening criteria, individuals may be referred to a substance use treatment agency for further evaluation. If referred for treatment, the IDRC is responsible for monitoring treatment compliance.
Attendance is mandatory as it is court ordered in lieu of jail, however, jail time cannot be substituted for IDRC participation. The IDRC is responsible for reporting non-compliance to the sentencing court and the New Jersey Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP).
Class Scheduling
Initial IDRC Class Scheduling
Clients will receive a scheduling notification by mail, sent to the address provided to the court at the time of sentencing. Please be advised that this process may take approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
For inquiries related to initial scheduling, please contact the IDP directly at (609) 815-3100.
Please note that the Middlesex Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (IDRC) is not responsible for initial scheduling and cannot accommodate walk-in participants for classes under any circumstances.
Class Hours and Attendance Policy
The 12-hour Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) program is conducted over two consecutive days, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Middlesex County IDRC holds classes on select Mondays and Tuesdays.
Registration begins promptly at 3:45 p.m. Late arrivals will not be admitted under any circumstances. Participants are required to attend both sessions consecutively in order to meet the program requirements as mandated by law.
Individuals who appear to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or any impairing agent at the time of class will be denied entry and may be subject to further legal consequences.
Failure to complete the IDRC program in accordance with the legal mandate may result in a court-ordered jail sentence of no less than two (2) days.