Criminal justice clients are people who are in any kind of alcohol and drug treatment facility due to a drug or alcohol related offense. This will happen for example when someone is found guilty of driving under the influence or DWI, or for any other type of drug related crime that has led a legal court to think the individual has any sort of substance abuse issue. Not everyone has the option of taking part in an alcohol and drug rehab center as a criminal justice client, but when this option is ordered through the judge it is wise that the individual try everything they're able to to make the most of this opportunity. Oftentimes, other penalties and consequences can be completely eradicated or lessened in the event the individual does well in treatment and completes the drug and alcohol treatment center that is ordered for them. Very first time offenders are the most likely criminal justice clients because it has been established that criminal justice clients that take part in treatment instead of other penalties have much lower recidivism rates than those who are ordered to jail time or receive other penalties. In the long run, it saves the court system both time and money when criminal justice clients obtain effective treatment.