If the judge suspends or revokes a defendant’s driver’s license, the judge may grant a permit to drive for work, school, court-ordered counseling, or medical appointments.  That includes dropping off and picking up children from daycare so that the defendant may attend work or school.  A permit does not include general household chores.  The judge is not authorized to issue a permit for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  The application for a work permit is obtained through the Clerk of Court’s Office or on this website, and you must turn in a valid driver’s license and show proof of insurance to obtain a work permit.  The judge is not authorized to issue a work or school permit if the Department of Driver Licensing, not the judge, takes a defendant’s license.  If a defendant receives a work or school permit and drives outside of that permit, the defendant will be charged with a new offense, and the judge will not re-issue a work permit.  A defendant who has had his driver’s license taken for DUI or no insurance must file an SR22 form with the state and should contact his insurance agent to find out how.  A defendant may call the Department of Driver Licensing (1-800-952-3696) to find out how to get his license back after his suspension or revocation has expired.