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RMV substance abuse evaluation for Plymouth drivers

RMV Substance Abuse Evaluations & Risk of Recidivism in Plymouth, MA

RMV substance abuse evaluations with risk of recidivism for Plymouth drivers. Telehealth or Medway office, board-certified psychiatric NPs.

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Treatment type
New Patient Intake Appointment (Telehealth Psychiatry & Medication Management)
RMV Substance Abuse Evaluation with Risk of Recidivism Assessment
RMV Psychiatric Evaluations (Form MAB118)

RMV evaluations for OUI, DUI, Immediate Threat and ignition interlock cases, completed by secure video or in person at our Medway office.

 

  • Written for RMV and court review, with your history, method and findings stated clearly

  • Completed in as little as 48 hours when your hearing is close

  • $450 flat, or $525 when you need both RMV evaluations

  • A written report you can provide to the RMV, a court or your attorney, as required

  • We coordinate dates and documents with your attorney

 

RMV Evaluations for Plymouth Drivers

After an OUI or DUI, an Immediate Threat determination or an interlock violation, most drivers need an RMV-required clinical evaluation before reinstatement is considered. We complete these evaluations for adults in Plymouth. Villages and neighborhoods we serve include Manomet, Cedarville, Chiltonville, North Plymouth, West Plymouth and Plymouth Center.

 

Plymouth clients can meet with us by secure video from home, which means no drive to Medway. If you would rather meet face to face, our office is at 165 Main Street, Suite 111A, Medway, MA 02053.

 

Plymouth, From Manomet to Plymouth Center

Plymouth is the largest town by area in Massachusetts and borders Bourne and Wareham to the south. Plymouth District Court on Obery Street serves Plymouth along with Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke and Plympton.

 

Local Courts and RMV Offices for Plymouth Drivers

OUI cases arising in Plymouth are heard at Plymouth District Court, 52 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, which serves Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plymouth and Plympton. Plymouth has its own RMV Service Center. Hearings for suspensions are held by phone, so you do not need to visit it for them.

 

The RMV is separate from the courts. Even after your Plymouth court case is resolved, the RMV may have its own requirements, including this evaluation, before your license is reinstated.

 

Which RMV Evaluation Do You Need?

Your RMV letter or hearing notice lists your requirements. We offer both evaluations the RMV typically asks for, separately or together:

 

  • Substance Abuse Evaluation with Risk of Recidivism: the most common requirement after an OUI, DUI or Immediate Threat suspension.

  • RMV Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118): required when the RMV has concerns about mental health or medications.

  • Both, combined: one appointment at the combined rate.

 

What Is a Risk of Recidivism Assessment?

A risk of recidivism assessment is the clinician's written opinion on how likely you are to have another alcohol- or drug-related driving offense. It is attached to your substance abuse evaluation, which is why many people call it a "letter of recidivism." It draws on your substance use history, any prior offenses, the treatment and recovery steps you've taken, and your mental health history.

 

The RMV does not waive this requirement. Until it is completed, your suspension can remain in place indefinitely, so it's worth getting it done early.

 

How the Process Works

  1. Complete the quick form. Include your hearing date and your attorney's name if you have one.

  2. Meet with your clinician. A one-hour interview by secure video, or in person at our Medway office.

  3. We complete your report. Your substance abuse evaluation and risk of recidivism assessment.

  4. You receive your written report, which you can provide to the RMV so you can move forward with your hearing.

 

Turnaround: in as little as 48 hours when your hearing is close. Tell us your date and we'll prioritize accordingly.

 

What the Evaluation Assesses

  • Alcohol and drug use history, including current use or abstinence

  • Prior offenses and driving history

  • Past and current treatment, support groups and recovery steps

  • Mental health and medical history relevant to driving safety

  • A risk of recidivism opinion, with recommendations when clinically appropriate

 

Serving the Upper Cape and the Buzzards Bay Shoreline

Greater Boston Psychiatric Services provides RMV evaluations across the Buzzards Bay area, from the Cape Cod Canal communities of Bourne and Sandwich, through Falmouth and Mashpee, to the shoreline towns of Wareham, Marion, Mattapoisett and Fairhaven, and up to Plymouth. Whichever town you live in, the evaluation is the same and can be done by secure video or in person at our Medway office.

 

Nearby pages: Buzzards Bay, Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee, Wareham, Marion, Mattapoisett and Fairhaven.

 

Clients in the Plymouth area who also need ongoing care can browse all of our psychiatric services, all available by secure video or in person at our Medway office.

 

Pricing

  • Substance Abuse Evaluation with Risk of Recidivism: $450

  • Substance Abuse Evaluation + RMV Psychiatric Evaluation: $525

  • Expedited scheduling (add-on): +$225

 

Payment

This evaluation is self-pay only. RMV-required evaluations are a legal requirement rather than medical treatment, so we are not able to bill insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Payment is collected at the time of your appointment. See our Good Faith Estimate.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which court handles OUI cases from Plymouth?

OUI cases arising in Plymouth are heard at Plymouth District Court. The RMV evaluation is a separate requirement from anything the court orders.

 

Do I have to travel from Plymouth to be evaluated?

No. Plymouth residents can complete the entire evaluation by secure video. In-person appointments are available at our Medway office if you prefer.

 

Can I complete the evaluation by video?

Yes, you can complete the evaluation by video. The clinical content and reporting are the same whether you attend by video or in person; confirm any acceptance requirements with the RMV, the court or your attorney before you schedule.

 

How fast can I get my evaluation?

In as little as 48 hours when your hearing is close. Expedited scheduling is available for an additional $225. Let us know your hearing date when you contact us.

 

Do I need both a substance abuse evaluation and a psychiatric evaluation?

Some RMV cases require only one; others require both. Check your RMV notice, or send it to us and we'll confirm before you schedule. A combined rate applies if you need both.

 

Crash Data for Plymouth, 2021 to 2025

Looking at 2021 through 2025, MassDOT logged 4,430 crashes in Plymouth, of which 234 were marked suspected alcohol, 45 suspected drug use and 15 fatal.

 

Figures are from the MassDOT IMPACT Crash Data Portal, accessed October 2026. Treat the suspected alcohol and drug counts as a floor, since they depend on scene reports, and remember that a crash is not an OUI charge.

 

Our guide to recidivism, mental health and RMV evaluations collects the published evidence on sleep disturbance and impaired driving in one place. Treatment is covered across the conditions we treat.

 

Also Serving Drivers Near Plymouth

We also provide RMV evaluations in Wareham, Bourne, Buzzards Bay, Sandwich, Carver. See our regional page for other nearby communities.

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