Ordered to Complete 12 Hours of DUI Education?

If your court, probation officer, or the Colorado DMV ordered 12 hours of DUI education, you’re being required to complete Level 1 DUI Education through a state-approved provider.

Not all 12-hour programs qualify, and not every case allows online participation.

5280 Human Care Center provides court-approved 12-hour DUI education and helps you confirm whether online classes are allowed before you enroll.

says “12 hours of DUI education”

to complete Level 1 DUI education

 to know if online classes are allowed

Who Is Required to Complete 12-Hour DUI Classes?

You may be required to complete the 12-hour program if:

  • This is a qualifying DUI or DWAI offense
  • Your case is considered lower-risk
  • A court or probation officer ordered Level 1 education
  • The DMV requires it for license reinstatement

Your paperwork may say:

  • “12 hours of DUI education”
  • “Level 1 DUI education”
  • “Alcohol education classes”

These usually mean the same requirement.


Can 12-Hour DUI Classes Be Completed Online?

Sometimes — but not always. Online participation may be allowed depending on:

  • Court or probation conditions
  • DMV requirements
  • Program approval guidelines

Approval protects your timeline, not just compliance.

When approved:

  • Classes follow a structured schedule (not self-paced)
  • Attendance and participation are required
  • Standards match in-person classes

Online eligibility must be confirmed before enrolling.

Court-approved 12-hour DUI education typically covers:

  • Alcohol and impaired driving education
  • Decision-making and risk awareness
  • Legal and safety consequences of DUI
  • Attendance tracking and completion documentation

The program is educational only and does not include counseling or therapy.


12-Hour DUI vs. Level 2

12-hour/Level 1

  • Education only
  • Lower-risk cases
  • 12 total hours

Level 2

  • Education and therapy
  • Higher-risk or repeat cases
  • More hours

If your paperwork mentions therapy, tracks, or extended hours, Level 2 may be required.


How to Confirm You’re Enrolling in the Right Program

Most people follow these steps:

  • Review your paperwork (12 hours / Level 1 vs Level 2)
  • Confirm online eligibility if needed
  • Enroll in a court-approved program
  • Complete all classes and reporting

If anything is unclear, we can help you confirm before you enroll.

Court-Approved 12-Hour DUI Classes

  • Meet Colorado state requirements
  • Are commonly accepted by courts, probation, and the DMV
  • Follow approved curriculum and attendance standards
  • Include proper completion documentation

Our focus is helping you complete your requirement without unnecessary delays.

While DUI education standards are statewide, acceptance is handled at the county level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. In Colorado, they usually refer to the same requirement.

No. It is education only.