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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.

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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.

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Program schedules may combine education, group counseling, and individual interviews.

Program structure in South Carolina

Program / levelLengthApplies to
ADSAP assessmentAt enrollmentEveryone 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 treatmentVaries by assessment; most finish by the end of their suspension, but it can take up to 12 monthsPeople whose assessment calls for treatment; treatment up to $2,000, with a $2,500 total cap

South Carolina-specific rules to know

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.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take a South Carolina DUI class online?

Not a generic online course. South Carolina requires ADSAP to be completed through a certified program run by a county alcohol and drug abuse authority, and the official state brochure lists no online route. If you now live outside South Carolina, contact the Interstate ADSAP Office before signing up for anything in your home state. Your county ADSAP office can tell you how its own sessions are delivered.

How long does ADSAP take and how much does it cost?

It starts with an assessment. Many people are then placed in a group education program — county program information describes a 16-hour course — and some also need treatment. State law caps the cost at $500 for education and $2,000 for treatment, with a $2,500 maximum. Most people finish by the end of their suspension, but it can take up to 12 months.

Who runs ADSAP and how do I find my local program?

ADSAP is certified by the Office of Substance Use Services in the S.C. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), which took over from DAODAS. Each of the 46 counties has a certified program at its county alcohol and drug abuse authority, and you may enroll with any certified program in the state. The official BHDD ADSAP brochure lists every county office with its address and phone number.

How does ADSAP affect getting my license back?

SCDMV will not reinstate your license or driving privilege until it is notified that you have enrolled in, or completed, ADSAP. For violations on or after May 19, 2024, you also need an ignition interlock device before you can drive again. Check your reinstatement requirements with SCDMV and confirm the details of your case with your court.

Written by Michelle Brown, Editor · Last reviewed · Checked against public court, DMV, and government sources. See our editorial standards.