What Does Your Risk Classification Mean in a DUI Evaluation?

When you’re ordered to complete a DUI evaluation in Illinois, the court wants two things: a clear risk classification and a corresponding intervention under Section 2060 of the Illinois Administrative Code. The term—“intervention”—might bring to mind a surprise family intervention in your living room—but in this context, it’s far more structured.

1. What is an “Intervention” for Court Purposes under Section 2060?

Under Illinois law (Title 77, Part 2060), an intervention is the minimum court‑required package of services following a DUI evaluation. It isn’t a dramatic scene with family confronting you—it’s instead the required hours of DUI Risk Education, early intervention, or substance abuse treatment, depending on your risk level. Once assigned a classification, the evaluator recommends the initial intervention to the court on the Alcohol and Drug Evaluation Uniform Report.

2. Understanding the Risk Classifications: Minimal, Moderate, Significant, and High Risk

Based on the updated rule adopted April 2, 2025, evaluators assign one of four risk levels assessing potential public safety concerns. The classification is based on elements like prior DUI history (even out‑of‑state), BAC level at arrest, symptoms of a substance use disorder, and other patterns of impairment:

• Minimal Risk

  • No prior DUI / BUI / SUI convictions or supervision

  • BAC under .15

  • No pattern of impaired driving

  • No substance use disorder symptoms

  
  

• Moderate Risk

  • No prior DUI history

  • BAC .15–.19 or refusal of chemical testing

  • Or a single symptom of a substance use disorder

  
  

• Significant Risk

  • One prior DUI (or summary suspension or reckless driving reduced from DUI)

  • BAC .20 or higher

  • Or two to three symptoms of a substance use disorder

  
  

• High Risk

  • Two or more prior alcohol/drug‑related driving incidents (separate events)

  • Or four or more SUD symptoms 

    
    

3. What Treatment or Education Components Apply at Each Risk Level?

Illinois law lays out minimum intervention requirements tied to each classification, though evaluators may recommend more if additional info comes to light during education or treatment assessment. The following is a summary of the minimum intervention requirements for each classification:

• Minimal Risk

  • 10 hours of DUI Risk Education.

    
    

• Moderate Risk

  • 10 hours of Risk Education; and

  • 12 hours of Early Intervention

    
    

• Significant Risk

  • 10 hours Risk Education

  • 20 hours of substance abuse treatment following ASAM criteria

  • Plus ongoing activities per an individualized continuing care plan 

    
    

• High Risk

  • 75 hours of treatment

  • After discharge, ongoing participation in continuing care with possible step‑down in level of care as clinically appropriate, following ASAM Patient Placement Criteria 

    
    

4. Why It Matters—And What Comes Next

Your risk classification tells the court the minimum services it expects you to complete. If anything new emerges during risk education or early intervention—such as more symptoms or previously undisclosed driving history—Cloudgate Healthcare (or other providers) must report that and the court could require added services. That's why the intervention plan is considered preliminary, subject to change if warranted.

Need a DUI Evaluation, Risk Education or Treatment in Illinois?

Cloudgate Healthcare provides court‑authorized DUI evaluations, DUI risk education, early intervention, and substance abuse treatment online throughout Illinois, including Cook, Dekalb, Dupage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. We provide virtual treatment services and DUI risk education to many surrounding counties. Please see our services areas to determine if we can help.

Our licensed professionals help you complete the required intervention efficiently and confidentially. Fill out our contact form or call us today at (630) 780‑0262 to schedule your evaluation, enroll in risk education courses, or discuss treatment options. If you’ve been ordered to complete a DUI evaluation or intervention, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.