There are programs available to you in the community that are based on income level. If you qualify for assistance, you will be provided with a treatment voucher for a period of six months to a year. If you do not qualify for voucher assistance, most of the community programs offer a sliding fee scale based on income. This often means reduced rates for both group and individual counseling.

The number of times per month you attend counseling is determined by the results of your screening and/or intake by the counseling agency to which you are referred. There may be additional counseling recommended based on other factors determined by the treatment agency. In addition, you may be asked to attend a twelve-step program. You will be given an attendance sheet to fill out for those meetings. The treatment agencies will report on your attendance and they will notify your probation officer if you fail to attend.

It is the policy of the Probation Supervision Division to report all violations to the judge. The judge can order a sanction or additional conditions. Examples of possible sanctions are as follows:

1. Weekly testing
2. Fines or community service
3. Increase in treatment attendance
4. More contact with your probation officer
5. Jail

If you are taking one of the drugs that will test positive, you will be expected to provide a current prescription for the medication. If you fail to provide a prescription or you admit to taking someone else’s prescription, this will be treated as a violation and you will be required to see a judge.

If you have been court-ordered to compensate the victim for damages incurred, it is your responsibility to pay this victim as directed. The probation officer will work with you so that you can do this successfully; however, it is ultimately your responsibility to meet the obligations set by this court.

It is your responsibility to be on time for appointments with your probation officer. You are encouraged to plan ahead to get to court. This may mean taking the bus, riding your bike, asking a family or friend for a ride, or walking if needed. If you fail to report as scheduled, the following could occur based on the type of appointment you are missing.

1. You have a weekly scheduled appointment. You contacted your probation officer about your inability to make the appointment. The probation officer will give you a new date and time.
2. You have failed to show for an initial (first appointment for PSR or intake) appointment. A warrant will be issued.
3. You have been placed on pre-adjudication supervision and have been ordered to make an appointment with a probation officer. You failed to report. A warrant will be issued.
4. You have a medical issue and cannot make your appointment. You must provide documentation in regards to your medical situation. A warrant may be issued until this is done or if you do not produce the documentation in a certain time period.

If you cannot afford an ignition interlock and you meet the income qualifications, you may receive assistance from the state. This financial assistance can only be obtained by the approval of the Traffic Safety Bureau.