pretty dumb questions for CA probation

[burtis]

So I began probation on the 13th and the guy I met with from the board was maybe the least helpful person I've ever met... He couldn't answer any of my questions because he isn't a board member, which kind of begs the question why don't they have an actual representative from the board talk to you.

Anyway, for the weekly AA/NA meetings we need some manner of documentation right? How is that recorded? Aren't meetings anonymous? How can anyone sign if they're accorded anonymity?

For the UAs, do we just print something off the monitoring webpage and bring it into our site? What do I tell the front desk exactly? And has anyone had an issue with their chosen site not being aware of procedure?

I know the testing is random but is it ever more than once a week? I'm really into backpacking and I would hate to give it up for the next 3 years.

Finally, petitioning for early termination of probation: I was told this can be done after 2 years but has anyone successfully gotten this? I read online that even if they grant it, they move so slowly it basically still works out to 3 years.

Thanks and good luck to everyone who is in the same boat as me, it's honestly been the worst experience of my entire life. I can't imagine how hard it is for people with spouses and children. I'm lucky enough to have a very understanding mom who is letting me stay with her while money is so tight

[PixieRN1]

You should have a case manager that will go over all of this with you, not someone from the Board. It would help if you knew what state you are in.

If your program requires proof for AA, they should provide a signature page for the leader to sign. This isn't uncommon in AA.

My program provides all the COCs for my drug screenings. They shipped them to me. I check the RecoveryTrek website daily to find out if I have to test that day; if I do, I fill out the form with the appropriate testing info that the website provides. I bring that and my driver's license to the testing center.

The testing is truly random. You may go two weeks without a test and then be hit with 2 days in a row. Wherever you backpack, you would need to have a testing facility available where you could test if you got picked. Mine averages weekly, but it can be two times in a week if that is the draw. I've heard of people being called up to three times a week, but that hasn't happened to me yet.

As for an early release, that depends on the state once again. My state is a five year program and there is no exception to this.

Best of luck.