As a result of your DUI conviction, you will typically be required to complete some form of alcohol assessment and education as a term of your sentencing. In Georgia, it is mandatory that offenders complete Alcohol Safety Action programs. The associated DUI schools are designed to teach to dangers of drinking and drivers, and to, hopefully, discourage repeat offenses.
Alcohol Safety Action Program
General Information:
• Following a conviction, all DUI offenders receive a mandatory alcohol assessment/evaluation to determine the level of their alcohol problems. The cost ranges anywhere from $250 to $350, and the offender is required to cover this cost.
• The 20-hour program focuses on substance abuse including aspects of driving and health as well as a self evaluation of potential for substance abuse. All participants will be tested for alcohol and drugs. If positive for drugs or alcohol, you will immediately be re-classified for treatment.)
• The assessment is conducted either pre-trial or post-sentencing. final sentencing is not affected by the assessment results.
• All assessments are conducted by a state specialist.
• Treatment for high BAC offenses and repeat offenders is mandatory. All offenders are required to attend alcohol education or treatment as recommended by the assessment.
• If you fail to comply with the program terms, you will not be eligible for license reinstatement and may face further legal action.
• In addition, the court may also place you on probation, be given restrictions on your license and require you to report to the local ASAP office within 15 days. If you fail to meet the requirements of ASAP probation, you will be returned to court as non-compliant and subject to additional jail sentencing.
