Frequently Asked Questions

No, you may apply for accelerate rehabilitative disposition at any time.

To apply for accelerated rehabilitative disposition, an offender must complete the following:

• Complete an Non-DUI Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Application and submit to the District Attorney's Office along with a copy of the criminal complaint and affidavit
• Sign a Motion for Trial Continuance and Waiver Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Form

No, but there is no substitute for competent legal advice, and the Office of the District Attorney cannot give you legal advice. Consulting with an attorney will insure that you understand the charges filed against you, your rights, accelerated rehabilitative disposition, and any other legal alternatives available to you. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact the Lancaster County Bail Administration Office to see if you qualify for the legal services of a public defender.

There is a processing fee of $650. You can also expect to pay a fine, court costs, and a probation supervision fee. While the fine, court costs, and fees are standardized, they are subject to change at the discretion of the court or the district attorney.

No. The Office of the District Attorney has the discretion to disapprove accelerated rehabilitative disposition for any defendant. Because the facts and circumstances of each offense are different, the Office of the District Attorney evaluates each arrest on a case-by-case basis to determine if accelerated rehabilitative disposition is appropriate.

Applications are available on this web site from the Office of the District Attorney. Because there are separate applications for DUI and non-DUI offenses, you must be certain that you complete the correct application.

The Continuance Form is available for download, or at the Office of the District Attorney.

Failure to comply with any condition or provision of the accelerated rehabilitative disposition program will be deemed an unsuccessful completion of the program. In such a case, the district attorney may proceed with prosecution of your criminal charges and the underlying record shall not be expunged.

As previously stated, you may wish to consult with an attorney in relation to this charge and your options. The penalties for conviction vary upon your criminal charges and prior record.