South Carolina Alcohol Education Program

The Alcohol Education Program, also known as the Alcohol Education Program Act, is a part of Pre-Trial Intervention for solely alcohol-related charges. Act 35, H3490 was enacted June 6, 2007 and adds Article 5 Title 17 Chapter 22, which creates the Alcohol Education Program Act. Pre-Trial Intervention is a program in South Carolina for first time offenders charged with small-scale infractions. PTI is a one-time program and participants must follow all rules if he or she wishes to reap the benefits. It includes activities such as volunteer work and a tour of a local prison. AEP, as a component of PTI, can be used without using PTI itself, and vice versa. This program can only be used once to counteract one charge. The individual will also be permitted to retain his or her driver’s license in place of a suspension of 6 months for the alcohol related charge if they participate in AEP. Also the individual will keep his or her state funded scholarship, and financial aid.
:1. Pay enrollment fee of $250 and sign up for AEP
:2. Must complete 8 hour of educational counseling a LRADAC. Costs $100.
:3. Must complete 4 hour Alive at 25 course. Costs $35.
:4. Must complete 1 hour MEDIC Program
:5. Must do 15 hours of community service at a non-profit organization.
:6. Pay Expungement Fee and Filing Fee (Optional). Costs $250 and $35.
Possible non-profit organizations around Lexington County, SC:
:American Cancer Society
:Animal Protection League
:Army Community Services
:Chapin Recreation Community
:Life Church
:Columbia Urban League
:Elmwood Cemetery
:Family Shelter
:Fire Departments
:Girls Scout Camp
:His House
:Irmo Town Hall
:Kindard Conference Center
:Lexington County Solid Waste Management
:Town of Lexington Parks
:Palmetto Project
:Pets Incorporated

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