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1988 – Amendment | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law requires alcohol evaluations and education programs for underage alcohol offenses, with costs paid by the individual. Learn more here.

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Pennsylvania State Law

1988 – Amendment

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 1988

Summary

Pennsylvania law section 6310.5 mandates alcohol and substance evaluation for individuals convicted or adjudicated delinquent for underage alcohol-related offenses. The law requires evaluations before sentencing or disposition, and allows courts to order education, intervention, or counseling programs based on the results. Costs for these requirements are borne by the individual involved.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law requires alcohol evaluations and education programs for underage alcohol offenses, with costs paid by the individual. Learn more here.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.