Chester County Public Defenders Office

Chester County Solicitor's Office, situated in Chester, SC, offers a variety of programs and services to individuals in need of legal intervention. These include Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) for first-time offenders of non-violent crimes. PTI involves education, counseling, community service, drug testing, and other requirements to provide participants with a second chance by allowing for the destruction of their arrest record upon successful completion.

Eligibility for PTI is determined based on various criteria to ensure that the offender poses no threat to the community, is unlikely to engage in further criminal activity, and has no significant prior criminal history. The program aims to clear the charge as if the individual was never arrested, enabling participants to keep their license in cases where it may be forfeited. Requirements must be completed within 3 to 12 months of the orientation date, with fees being non-refundable.

The application process involves submitting necessary documents and fees, followed by an investigation and approval process by the Solicitor. If accepted, participants undergo orientation, pay participation fees, and receive program requirements for completion. Successful participants become eligible for an Expungement Order, signifying the successful conclusion of the program.

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