You may also be advised to complete an evaluation before a court appearance if your attorney or
another professional recommends doing so.
The process begins with a written portion of the evaluation. You may be asked questions related
to your alcohol and drug history, DUI history, personal background, and other information
relevant to the assessment.
Providing accurate information is important because the evaluator uses the information you
provide as part of the overall clinical assessment.
Following the written portion, you will meet with a clinical evaluator for a face-to-face
interview.
During the interview, the evaluator may discuss your responses in greater detail and ask
additional questions about your history and circumstances.
This gives the evaluator an opportunity to obtain a clearer understanding of the information
provided during the written assessment.
An alcohol and drug test will be administered as part of the evaluation process to assess recent or
current alcohol or drug use.
The testing component is considered together with the other information gathered during the
assessment.
At the conclusion of the interview, a detailed case presentation is prepared.
The information gathered throughout the evaluation is reviewed and incorporated into the
assessment so that the completed evaluation reflects the relevant circumstances of the
individual's case.
A standard DUI clinical evaluation is approximately one hour with a clinical evaluator.
AACS Atlanta states that multiple DUI cases may require further collateral information and
an interview to complete the assessment.
AACS Atlanta also provides Out-of-State DUI Evaluations.
Current DUI-related circumstances
The current AACS Atlanta page specifically notes that an evaluation can be conducted pre- or post-formal court proceedings.
The standard appointment is approximately one hour. More complex cases, including multiple
DUI matters, may require additional information or an additional interview.