Intoxicated Driver Resource Center - IDRC

12 Hour IDRC

The Atlantic County Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) is 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 accidents. 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. For more information contact Addiction Services at 609-645-5932, Option 1.

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 Atlantic County 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 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Atlantic County IDRC holds classes once a month on select Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Registration begins promptly at 2:45 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.

Class Location

Atlantic County 12-Hour IDRC Classes are held at the following location:

Atlantic County Shoreview Building
101 Shore Road
Northfield NJ 08225

48 Hour IDRC Program 

New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care services residents of Atlantic County who have been ordered to participate in a 48-hour program by the court of conviction in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10-162 and scheduled to attend this program by the Intoxicated Driving Program (IDP). This program is offered in person and virtually. 

Mattie House
86 Conover Road
Marlboro, NJ 07746
Phone: (732) 817-0616
Fax: (732) 817-0617
E-Mail:  IDRCinfo@newhopeibhc.org 

Upon receipt of your notice from IDP to attend, you will be responsible for contacting New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care. You MUST contact New Hope two weeks in advance of your class date to pre-register for your class. You will also be required to pay the fee of $321.00 to reserve your accommodations. Time and location will be provided upon completion of payment and pre-registration. Non-English-speaking individuals are responsible for securing a translator for the first two hours of the class.

Hablamos español, por favor marque 732-817-0616 Ext. 4012. Por favor, deje su nombre y número de teléfono. 

All charges must be paid in advance and are non-refundable.  If you intend to pay at the door, you must call 10 days in advance to confirm availability.  

Accepted forms of payment are Credit Card (Credit Card payments are subject to a $10 service fee), Money Order or Certified Check. If you pay by Certified Check or Money order you must include your name, date of birth and the date of your scheduled class and mail to: New Hope IBHC, PO Box 66, Marlboro, NJ 07746.  

For scheduling please call: 732-817-0616

Once admitted you will be detained for 48 hours and will not be permitted to leave the grounds. If you choose to leave at any time, you will be considered to be in violation of your court order.

NOTE:  No client will be admitted without appropriate photo identification: Accepted forms of ID: State Issued ID, passport, county ID, employment ID, school ID. Photo identification can’t not be more than 5-years old.

Client information: what to bring, therapeutic agreement, program rules and requirements.