DUI Program
Overview
In 1977, the Alcohol Highway Safety Program in Pennsylvania was formalized as a result of the revision of the Motor Vehicle Code (Title 75). This provided for DUI Coordinators to be named to each county, under the auspices of the President Judge. The DUI Coordinator oversees the Alcohol Highway Safety School (AHSS), the Court Reporting Network (CRN) evaluations and proper referral of the offender for drug and/or alcohol treatment assessment. In Chester County, this process is overseen by the Chester County Adult Probation, Parole Department's DUI Program.
Court Reporting Network (CRN) Evaluation
The CRN evaluation is required for all DUI offenders in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the CRN is to determine if you will be referred for a more comprehensive drug and/or alcohol assessment. It is also used as a statistical tool for Pennsylvania. The evaluation takes 30-45 minutes. The below information will be required:
- Driver's License or form of identification.
- $75 CRN fee (must be paid prior to the evaluation). Cash, check or money order can be accepted at the Probation, Parole & Pretrial Services office. E-payments can be made via the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.
You will be provided a copy of your CRN evaluation results. If you are recommended for further evaluation, a list of providers will be included, or you may contact your insurance provider.
Preferred method of scheduling is by phone at 610-344-6800, or by email at [email protected].
Alcohol Highway Safety School (AHSS)
The Chester County DUI Program is certified through the Alcohol Highway Safety Program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide this 12.5 hour class, which is a requirement for DUI offenders. Instructors are certified through the Pennsylvania DUI Association under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
AHSS Classes are held at the Government Services Center. Class options are as follows:
- Saturday and Sunday, 9AM-4PM - It is suggested that you bring a lunch.
- Monday and Tuesday, 9AM-PM - It is suggested that you bring a lunch.
- Spanish Language classes are held on Saturday and Sunday, 9AM-4PM.
- Evening classes may be made available as needed. 5:30PM-9PM.
The cost for this class is $225, and must be paid in full, prior to scheduling. Cash, check or money order can be accepted at the Probation, Parole & Pretrial Services office. E-payments can be made via the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.
Attendance at the Alcohol Highway Safety School is mandatory under Pennsylvania law. Failure to attend will be reported to the Court and/or your Probation Officer. You must attend all scheduled classes, unless granted an excused absence by the DUI Program staff in advance.
If you miss a class without being excused, you will be assessed a $50 rescheduling fee. This fee must be paid at the DUI Program office prior to your make-up class.
If you live within a 50 mile radius of the DUI Program office in West Chester, you must complete your Alcohol Highway Safety School classes in Chester County.
The objectives of the AHSS are to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of alcohol, and controlled substances and their effects on metabolism and judgment, alcoholism and drug addiction, as well as highway safety, to encourage a positive change in student's attitude concerning driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
Preferred method of scheduling is by phone at 610-344-6800, or by email at [email protected].
Completion Notification
You will receive a copy of your CRN evaluation and certificate of completion for the AHSS class. In addition, a copy of your CRN and AHSS completion date will be provided to the Probation, Parole & Pretrial Services department.