Mission
The mission of the Diagnostic Services Department is to improve the quality of life of Delaware County citizens by assuring a safer community in which to live and raise their families. This is accomplished by identifying those persons within the criminal justice system who may be experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, psychiatric, psychological, and sexual-related disorders. The Department promotes a positive behavioral change in a professional manner by treating all persons with the highest degree of respect and protecting their confidentiality.
What We Do
The Diagnostic Services Department is responsible for completing all court-ordered evaluations from the Magisterial District Courts and the Court of Common Pleas, 32nd Judicial District. One evaluation that a court may order is the Court Reporting Network (C.R.N.) evaluation. A C.R.N. Evaluation is required for all driving under the influence (DUI) offenders in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The C.R.N. evaluation is a pre-screening tool used to determine if a person will be referred for a more Comprehensive Full DUI Assessment. It is also used as a statistics collection tool for Pennsylvania. The court may order a drug and alcohol/substance abuse evaluation, a psychiatric evaluation, a psychological evaluation, psychosexual evaluation, arson, competency, I-Q testing and neuropsychological. The cost associated with each evaluation is the responsibility of the client.
How to Schedule Evaluations
| TYPES OF EVALUATIONS | CONTACT INFORMATION | COST OF EVALUATION |
|---|---|---|
| CRN Evaluation | 610-892-3226 | $70.00 |
| Drug and Alcohol Evaluation | 610-892-3226 | $175.00 |
| Psychiatric Evaluation | 610-891-5421 | $300.00 |
| Psychological Evaluation | 610-891-5421 | $285.00 |
| Competency | 610-891-5421 | $285.00 |
| Psychosexual Evaluation | 610-891-5421 | $580.00 |
| No Show Fee | $50.00 |
All fees must be paid to Court Financial Services located inside the Government Center, Ground Floor, 201 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063, as our department does not collect money. Online payments can be made using this link: https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/PAePayFCR/Index
Alcohol Highway Safety School (AHSS) (DUI Classes)
Effective January 1, 2024, Alcohol Highway Safety School (AHSS) DUI Classes in Delaware County will be held in-person. To schedule a court-ordered Alcohol Highway Safety School (AHSS) DUI classes, call 610-237-8630; email: mail@delcoestc.org; or register on-line at https://delcoestc.org/index.php/courses Classes are held at the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA 19079 and the Government Center, Government Center, First Floor (Jury Room), 201 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063.
Delaware County Emergency Service Training Center Website
The cost of the AHSS class is $ 225.00. This fee must be paid in full, either by money order, debit card or credit card, prior to the class or on the first day of class. A receipt will be provided. Neither cash nor checks will be accepted. There is a $35.00 fee for all returned payments. There is a $30.00 fee applied for people who fail to complete the 12.5 hour
Pennsylvania DUI Law Grading and Sentencing Guide
DUI - Referrals
The Delaware County DUI Program accepts referrals for CRN evaluations and AHSS from other jurisdictions. The form below must be submitted by the jurisdiction’s DUI Coordinator as the requester of the transfer.
Please include on the referral form the following information:
Offender name
Offender address
Offender date of birth
Offender phone number
Offender Driver’s License number (OLN)
Arrest information including arrest date, blood alcohol concentration (BAC), arresting agency.
If this is a Pennsylvania arrest, please include the Affidavit of Probable Cause filed by the police.
Submit Referral Form to parhame@co.delaware.pa.us
Approved Substance Abuse Treatment Providers
| FACILITY | ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| American Treatment Network | 1120 W. Township Line Rd Suite 200 Havertown, PA 19083 (8-8pm M-F) | 877-286-5115 |
| Holcomb Behavioral Health | 225 S. 69th St, Upper Darby, PA 19082 | 610-352-8943 |
| Keystone Center (Inpatient) | 2001 Providence Ave, Chester, PA 19013 (24hrs) | 610-876-9000 |
| Key Recovery | 5000 Hilltop Dr, Brookhaven, PA 19015 | 484-490-1060 |
| Mirmont Outpatient Services | 600 Abbott Dr. Broomall, PA 19008 | 484-476-1800 |
| Mirmont Treatment Center | 100 Yearsley Mill Rd, Lima, PA 19037 | 610-744-1400 |
| Merakey | 800 Chester Pk, Sharon Hill, PA 19079 (7-3pm M-F) | 610-534-3636 |
| MVP Recovery | 206 South Orange Street Suite 5 Media, PA 19063 (7-3pm M-F) | 855-687-2412 |
| Pathway Counseling Services | 811 W. Chester Pk, West Chester, PA 19382 | 610-269-8396 |