Here's how the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services describes the rules governing the situation where a person has a NC DWI conviction but wishes to complete a DWI program in their home state:
To Whom It May Concern:
If you have been convicted in the State of North Carolina of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or driving while less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or other drugs, and you live outside of North Carolina, please review the following information. In accordance with NC General Statute 122C-142.1, a substance abuse assessment is mandatory and an intervention such as substance abuse education or treatment must be completed before you can get your driver’s license back.
If you have completed a substance abuse assessment outside of North Carolina:
You must have the out-of-state substance abuse assessment reviewed and approved by an authorized North Carolina DWI provider. You must complete the recommended intervention either in your home state or in North Carolina by an authorized NC DWI provider.
If you have completed substance abuse education or substance abuse treatment outside of North Carolina: You must have the substance abuse education curriculum or documentation of your treatment reviewed and approved by an authorized North Carolina DWI provider. The provider will help you process this information, fill out a Certificate of Completion (508-R form) and send it in to the appropriate agencies for review to remove the 'stop' on your driver's license.
Please contact an authorized North Carolina DWI Service Provider.
To find out more about DWI Services in North Carolina you may refer to the NC DWI Services web site at:
