DUI classes by state · South Carolina
Court-Ordered DUI Classes in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the court-ordered DUI/DWI education requirement is the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP), overseen by the S.C. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Substance Use Services — formerly DAODAS. Here's how it works, whether an online class is accepted, and how to find a provider your court will accept.
Quick answer: in person or online in South Carolina?
Mostly in-person (limited online). South Carolina only counts ADSAP completed through a certified program, and those are run by the county alcohol and drug abuse authority in each of the state’s 46 counties — a generic online DUI course does not count. If you now live in another state, you may complete services there only after contacting the Interstate ADSAP Office; ask your county ADSAP office how its own sessions are delivered. Your court and the SCDMV decide what counts — confirm the format and the specific provider before you enroll or pay.
Program structure in South Carolina
| Program / level | Length | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| ADSAP assessment | At enrollment | Everyone who enrolls; it identifies the problem areas that contributed to the DUI and determines placement |
| ADSAP education (Prime For Life / "PRI") | Commonly a 16-hour group education program (per county program information) | People whose assessment places them in education; statutory fee $500 |
| Education plus treatment | Varies by assessment; most finish by the end of their suspension, but it can take up to 12 months | People whose assessment calls for treatment; treatment up to $2,000, with a $2,500 total cap |
South Carolina-specific rules to know
- You must enroll in a certified ADSAP within 30 days of a DUI or DUAC conviction; the court is notified if you do not, and it may hold you in contempt (S.C. Code § 56-5-2930; BHDD ADSAP brochure).
- Costs are capped by state law: $500 for education services, up to $2,000 for treatment, and no more than $2,500 in total (S.C. Code § 56-5-2990).
- You may enroll with any certified ADSAP provider in the state — each county has one alcohol and drug abuse authority (S.C. Code § 61-12-20).
- For violations on or after May 19, 2024, every DUI conviction requires an ignition interlock device to drive and to clear the suspension, and provisional and route-restricted licenses are no longer issued for those violations (SCDMV; SC Probation, Parole and Pardon Services).
- Moving away does not remove the requirement: the Interstate ADSAP Office (843-821-5412) must approve any out-of-state program before you start it.
Find an approved DUI class provider in South Carolina
Start with the official state list — it's the one your court is most likely to accept — then confirm the specific provider with your court or probation officer:
Prefer to look on a map? Search Google Maps for DUI classes in South Carolina — then check any provider against the official list above and your court order before enrolling.
Source & accuracy: compiled from S.C. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Substance Use Services — formerly DAODAS and official South Carolina licensing sources. Court requirements change and vary by case — always confirm the program, format, hours, and an accepted provider with your court and the SCDMV before enrolling. Sources: bhdd.sc.gov/office-substance-use-services/services/treatment/dui-services, bhdd.sc.gov/sites/bhdd/files/OSUS/2025/10/ADSAP-Brochure-10-25-UPDATE.pdf, dmv.sc.gov/Driver-Services/License-Reinstatement, ppp.sc.gov/Ignition-Interlock, scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/52_20260114.htm, scstatehouse.gov/code/t61c012.php, beaufortcountysc.gov/alcohol-and-drug/documents/ADSAP-INFORMATION-PACKET-Revised-1021.pdf.