The Target 25 Program Model

In 2011, York County, PA Court of Common Pleas Judge John S. Kennedy identified some startling trends in the county:

25%

of all cases on the docket were DUIs

25%

of those were for repeat DUI offenses

25%

of those convicted of DUI were re-arrested for a subsequent DUI before their case was adjudicated

Under the leadership of Judge Kennedy, York County’s judges, the district attorney’s office, local law enforcement, probation/parole, and local SCRAM provider Vigilnet worked cooperatively to develop the Target 25 program, which fundamentally changed the way DUI cases are handled.

Under Target 25, law enforcement officers run a records check during every drunk driving stop. Suspects with prior DUIs are immediately arrested and taken for a blood-alcohol test and a bail hearing before a district judge. In contrast to typical “catch and release” approaches or traditional bail requirements, Target 25 requires pretrial supervision and 24/7 Continuous Alcohol Monitoring for all repeat DUI clients.