During the application process, you would be placed under oath and asked questions similar to those above. Your application is then given to a court official who researches your past to verify your answers and then reports back to the court. You would also be referred to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for an evaluation. The Department would then make a recommendation to the Court as to whether to grant your application for AEP and, if recommended, would recommend the number of counseling/education sessions the Court should require.