AEP will increase awareness of underage drinking by providing accurate information regarding the abuse of alcohol. The program will focus on providing knowledge of the negative effects of alcohol abuse and how individual choices can impact the lives of others.

A person may only participate in the program once. A person’s participation in AEP does not prevent his/her future participation in the Pretrial Intervention Program. A person who successfully completes AEP will be eligible to apply to the court for an expungement of the arrest record. A person who fails to complete the program requirements will be terminated from the program and the offense will be returned to court for prosecution.

Eligibility:
The Alcohol Education Program is an alternative to court for individuals ages 18 to 20 who are charged with alcohol related offenses. A person may be considered for the program if:

• The applicant is between the ages of 18 and 20 at the time of arrest.
• Has no prior alcohol-related offenses.
• Has no significant prior delinquency, criminal activity or alcohol related traffic offenses.

Eligible Alcohol Offenses:

• purchase or possession of beer or wine by a person under the age of twenty-one
• purchase or possession of alcoholic liquors by a person under the age of twenty-one
• open container in a motor vehicle
• public disorderly conduct
• littering
• providing false information concerning age
• unlawful purchase of beer or wine for a person who cannot legally buy
• transfer of beer or wine for underage person's consumption
• transfer of alcoholic liquors for underage person's consumption
• possession of an altered driver's license

Letter to Parents

Greenville Program Alcohol Education Brochure - Greenville Applications Applications are accepted Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 11:30am and 2pm - 4pm. An application fee is not required for AEP. A $250 participation fee is due at the time of application. The following items must be presented at the time of application: Picture identification A copy of your social security card Social Security Administration Copy of the ticket(s) or warrant(s) Program Requirements Eight (8) hour education class provided by a licensed counselor MADD Victim Impact Panel 20 hours of community service Alcohol/Drug Screen Fees for these services will vary for each service provider Program Fees $250 - Participation fee

Pickens Program Alcohol Education Brochure - Pickens Applications Applications are processed when received by the referring court. An application fee is not required for AEP. A $250 participation fee is due at the time of acceptance into the program. The following items must be presented at the first appointment: Picture identification A copy of your social security card Social Security Administration Copy of the ticket(s) or warrant(s) Program Requirements Eight (8) hour education class provided by a licensed counselor MADD Victim Impact Panel 20 hours of community service Alcohol/Drug Screen Fees for these services will vary with different service providers Program Fees $250 - Participation fee