What is the test that I am going to take for entry into the Harris County, Texas DIVERT program.
Now that the Houston, Harris County DWI DIVERT program is in full swing it is important to know the test that you will taking to gain entrance. The test is called SALCE (Substance Abuse/Life Circumstance Evaluation)
A SALCE is a 98-item self-administered questionnaire designed to assess alcohol and drug use/abuse behavior. It results in four measures: Alcohol Use, Drug Use, Test-Taking Attitude, and Life Stress Issues. It also provides treatment recommendations based on individual profiles. The SALCE can be completed in approximately 20–25 minutes, and can be computer-scored.
How one answers these questions will determine if they are allowed to participate in the program or not. If allowed to enter the program it was also dictate what type of supervision a person will need after their DWI arrest.
Keep in mind that if a person is not accepted for the DIVERT program it does not mean that the person is prevented from going to trial on the merits of their DWI case.