Florida Court-Ordered Awareness Classes: Public Intoxication, Tobacco, Vaping & Theft

If you've been cited or referred in Florida — for public intoxication, a tobacco or vaping violation, or a theft charge — there's a good chance an online awareness class is part of what gets asked of you. This guide breaks down four of the most commonly assigned classes from E-Courses For Court: what each one covers, who typically takes it, and how the hours you're assigned turn into a price.

All four classes share the same basic shape: they're 100% online and self-paced, available in English and Spanish, and your certificate is ready to download immediately after you finish the lessons and pass the quizzes, at no extra charge.

How the Hours and Cost Work

The one thing that changes between people is hours. Courts, schools, and diversion programs assign a specific hour count — usually somewhere between 4 and 24 — and that number determines both how much material you'll cover and what the class costs.

• 4 hours – $25

• 6 hours – $35

• 8 hours – $45

• 10 hours – $55

• 12 hours – $65

• 14 hours – $75

• 16 hours – $85

• 18 hours – $95

• 20 hours – $105

• 22 hours – $115

• 24 hours – $125

Don't know your hours? Check the exact wording on your court order, citation, or probation paperwork before enrolling — that number is the one that counts, not a guess.

Public Intoxication Class

The Public Intoxication Class In Florida is built for people cited for public or disorderly intoxication rather than an impaired-driving charge. It walks through what Florida law actually says about drinking in public, and where the line sits between a night that got out of hand and a genuine offense.

Who typically enrolls:

• First-time offenders cited for public or disorderly intoxication

• Anyone ordered by a Florida court to complete alcohol-related education

• People who want to understand the law before it becomes a problem

What the class covers:

• Florida's disorderly intoxication rules and what counts as a first offense

• Your rights when interacting with law enforcement

• Practical ways to manage stress and social pressure without relying on alcohol

Note: this isn't the same as a DUI course — that one deals specifically with impaired driving. This class is about behavior and alcohol use in public spaces.

Tobacco Awareness Class

Whether it's a citation, a school-issued referral, or a workplace requirement, the Tobacco Awareness Class focuses on what tobacco actually does to the body — and on the marketing built to make people pick it up in the first place.

Who typically enrolls:

• Minors cited for tobacco possession or use

• Students referred through a school disciplinary process

• Employees meeting a workplace health requirement

What the class covers:

• Health effects of cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco

• Nicotine addiction and evidence-based ways to quit

• How tobacco marketing is designed to target teens and young adults

• Secondhand smoke and the risk it poses to people nearby

The course also touches on how traditional tobacco compares to newer nicotine products like vapes, since the two are often assigned side by side.

Vaping Awareness Program

The Vaping Awareness Program exists largely because of how fast vaping caught on with younger people — and the data backs that up. Florida saw high school vaping rates fall by roughly 38.7% and middle school rates by about 15.4% between 2018 and 2022, a shift that programs like this one are part of.

Who typically enrolls:

• Minors or students cited for vaping at school or elsewhere

• Parents registering a teenager on their behalf

• Anyone assigned the program through court, school, or probation

What the class covers:

• Effects of e-cigarettes on the lungs, heart, and developing brain

• Nicotine dependence and strategies for quitting

• How vaping compares to traditional smoking

• Flavor and social-media marketing tactics aimed at young users

A parent or guardian can handle registration and payment while the teen completes the coursework independently online.

Theft Awareness Class

Aimed at first-time theft and shoplifting situations, the Theft Awareness Class spends less time on any single statute and more time on the bigger picture — why theft happens, who it actually affects, and how someone starts making different choices going forward.

Who typically enrolls:

• First-time offenders facing a theft or shoplifting charge

• Retail employees building loss-prevention awareness

• Parents wanting to talk with kids about the consequences of stealing

What the class covers:

• Legal definitions of theft and shoplifting, and their impact on businesses and communities

• Emotional and psychological triggers — stress, peer pressure, impulse control

• Restitution, and what taking responsibility actually looks like afterward

• Stress management and communication skills to prevent repeat incidents

If you're using this toward a diversion program specifically, confirm with your attorney or diversion coordinator that this class satisfies the requirement.

Questions People Usually Have Before Enrolling

How do I know how many hours I need?
It's printed on your citation, court order, probation paperwork, or school referral. If you can't find it, contact the court clerk, your probation officer, or whoever assigned the class before guessing.

Will the certificate actually be accepted?
These classes are built to satisfy typical Florida court, school, and probation requirements, and certificates are issued as soon as you finish the lessons and quizzes. Requirements do vary by county and by case, so confirm with your judge, attorney, or probation officer before enrolling.

Can I take these if I don't live in Florida?
The classes are 100% online and technically accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, but the content is written around Florida-specific law, so they're intended for people who need to satisfy a Florida requirement.

How fast do I get access and the certificate?
Access starts immediately after enrollment. Your certificate is available for instant download as soon as you finish every lesson and pass the required quizzes, at no additional charge.

Are these classes available in Spanish?
Yes — all four classes are offered in both English and Spanish.

What if my court order includes more than one of these classes?
Each class is enrolled in and completed separately, so you'd register for each one individually and select the hours required for that specific class.

This article is for general information only and isn't legal advice. Course acceptance can vary by county, court, school, or program, so confirm with your judge, attorney, probation officer, or referring authority before enrolling.