PreTrial Intervention (PTI) is a diversion program for non-violent criminal offenders. The program allows the participant to perform community service work, receive educational or counseling services, pay restitution to victims, and return to society without a permanent criminal record. Only participants who do not pose a threat to society and who have no significant prior criminal record are allowed this "second chance".
PTI is a self-supporting program under the control and supervision of the Circuit Solicitor’s Office, (see SC Code of Laws 17-22-10) and is supported through cooperation of judicial, law enforcement, and community service agencies. The application fee is $100.00 (non-refundable). Applications are by appointment only. Defendants need to call the PTI office for an appointment to apply.
If accepted an orientation appointment is scheduled and a $250.00 (non-refundable) participation fee is due. At this time the program requirements are discussed and a participation contract is signed. Cases remain in PTI for no less than ninety (90) days and no longer than one (1) year.
Solicitor's Office
Second Judicial Circuit
Aiken County Judicial Center
109 Park Avenue, SE
Basement Level, Room B101
Aiken, SC 29801
Pre Trial Intervention Program
P.O. Drawer 3368
Aiken, SC 29802
Felicia Lewis
Intervention Programs Director
An-Na Ousley, Case Manager
Dina Moseley, Office Manager
Phone: 803.642.1557, ext. 1
Fax: 803.642.1566
Attend scheduled appointment
Pay application fee of $100 Money Order (non-refundable)
Provide picture I.D. and Social Security Card
Provide arrest papers
Complete application
Sign Forfeiture Agreement (if applicable)
***DECENT AND APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS/NO SAGGING PANTS OR REVEALING CLOTHING!
Stay crime free
No use of illegal substances
Attend scheduled orientation appointment
Pay participation fee of $250 Money Order (non-refundable)
Sign Contract
Assessment paperwork
Receive acceptance letter
Receive participation requirements
Drug Screen ($40) and picture ID
Stay crime free
No use of illegal substances
Attend all appointments/ programs
Check-in monthly with Case Manager
Assessment and completion for counseling; pay all associated fees
Attend 26-week domestic abuse counseling; pay fees (for all participants charged with criminal domestic violence)
Clean drug test
Prison tour
Complete Community Service Work (CSW) hours
Other programs/papers as assigned
Stay crime free
No use of illegal substances
Attend exit meeting
Written paper on what you learned in PTI
Receive successful completion letter
Pay $250 Money Order administrative fee per order for expungement preparation and filing
Pay $35 Money Order per order payable to Clerk of Court for filing fee
***Expungement process is optional