DUI/Drug-Possession

DUI and Drug Possession

Georgia law requires anyone whose Georgia driver’s license or driving privileges have been suspended or revoked as a result of certain alcohol violations, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), to successfully complete a state-certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Risk Reduction Program and show proof thereof as a condition of reinstatement.

Other examples of alcohol violations that may result in someone being required to attend the DUI Alcohol or Drug Risk Reduction Program include, but are not limited to, Boating Under the Influence (BUI) and Underage Possession of Alcohol.

Individuals charged with or convicted of other offenses may also be required to complete a Risk Reduction Program at the direction of the court or as a condition of probation. In some cases, your attorney or probation officer may recommend or require you to complete the Risk Reduction Program before you go to court.

2-Step Process

The first step of the Georgia Risk Reduction Program consists of an assessment. The assessment is a questionnaire you must complete concerning your beliefs and behavior related to alcohol and drugs and driving.

The second step of the Georgia Risk Reduction Program is to complete the 20-hour intervention course, otherwise known as “DUI class.” Georgia teaches the PRIME FOR LIFE curriculum. You are required to take your 20-hour course at the same school location that you take your assessment. Your assessment cannot be transferred to another school location, so make sure you can attend the course on the scheduled dates before you take the assessment. You will be issued a Certificate of Completion after you successfully complete both the assessment and the 20-hour intervention course.

DUI and Drug Possession Fees

The fees are set by Georgia law. No program may deviate from these set fees.

The assessment costs $100.00.*

The 20-hour intervention course costs $260.00* (includes the $25.00 student study guide).

The full $360.00 can be paid at the time of the assessment or, if you prefer, you can pay $100.00 at the time of the assessment and $260.00 before the class begins.

* NEW FEES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2017. NEW FEES: THE 20-HOUR INTERVENTION COURSE INCREASED TO $260.00 (includes $25 study guide). THE TOTAL PROGRAM COST IS $360.00. THIS WAS A STATE-WIDE FEE INCREASE.

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Out-of-State

Very Important: If you are trying to satisfy the requirements of another state, make sure you contact the governing agency in that state to find out if they will accept or honor a Certificate of Completion from the Georgia Risk Reduction Program.