r/probation

I called out my so called friend for private messaging my husband and she filed a false report that I am in bars drinking and doing cocaine!!! How the fk is that even allowed?!?! So my PO showed up at my house, tells me there has been reports, does a walk through, looked in my fridge then asked me to come in that day for a UA. I've been on probation for a year and 6 months, not once had a violation, I check in when I am told to do so and pass all UA's. It is mind boggling that just anyone can do this!! Has anyone else ever had this happen? How is this allowed? She came for my life and my family with false allegations.

After a year of probation, I finally have two weeks left and then I can put all of this behind me. I went through it without a single violation even though my probation officer really tested my limits. I paid off all my restitution and legal fees about 6 months into probation, got all my community service done shortly after. I can definitely say that I never want to be on probation again. The funny part is that it wasn’t even the not smoking weed or not being able to drink that really got me, it was the fact that every time I wanted to go out of state, I had to ask lol. I travel a lot of festivals and camping trips, so it was just a pain in the butt. I’ve been asked a lot if I plan to go back to smoking weed once I’m officially off, and the answer to that is probably lol. All I really did prior to probation was smoke weed and nicotine.
Anyways, I guess I just wanted to share my news. Thank you to those who have answered my questions in the past. I hope to read your guys’ success story soon.

I got arrested the end of August for dv. I am currently on probation 2 years for dui. I made it over a year not getting into trouble. I just call an automated voice for my monthly check ins. I reported I had contact with law enforcement on my next check in but I still haven't heard anything from my PO. Do they wait til you've plead to give a violation? I'm so anxious already with this new case and the things I've gotta do. I'm just about to get my job back too... will I go to jail for a violation because the dv? I'm going to do a diversion program for the domestic plus probation for 1 year and all the other things they ask. I have never had a violation or any other law enforcement contact since I started probation May 2025. Should I expect to go to jail for this violation?

I am currently on deferred adjudication and just left my PO talking about early termination. My PO said I can get a form off google and submit it after I fill it out. Is there anybody that’s done this before and has a good form or link to one? Idk if I’m over thinking how “professional” it needs to look but nothing I find online looks right to me. Thanks

So before probation I had a nice retail job making okay money. Well my job found out about my felony and had to let me go no hard feelings right. After this i struggled to get a job because of my record and had to go work for my girlfriend’s dad painting company. It’s a small company maybe like less than 12 employees. Well he was paying me $100 a day so 500 a week which wasn’t enough to do anything. He paid every Friday afternoon and by Friday night i had maybe 30-50 bucks leftover after paying all my bills and stuff. I lived like this for about 18 months because no one would hire me. After applying and being rejected countless times an opportunity came through as a pipe inspector at a big welding company with no background check. I’ve been here for 3 weeks now and make 1500 every week the most i’ve ever made in my life. I’ll be off probation may 2027 so 7 more months after 4 long years. This is for the people who are struggling finding work, or think they’re stuck while on probation. It sucks for the time being but just remember it does get better and it’s all temporary.

Almost a year ago I was arrested for throwing hands with pops (he started it and I just wasn't gonna take it) but besides that I spent 2 weeks in juvie was able to speak to a case manager and my mom's family lawyer manger to get out on probation and have this wiped off my record when I turn 18.

Fast forward to now I've been seeing my probation officer whenever he called and overall has been a learning experience.

My PO has been nothing but awesome and amazing and I want to thank him for getting me out this rough spot in life

In less then 5 days I get my papers and I'm officially off probation I want to thank my PO and my mom for helping me get through this and my dad for giving me a life lesson and a ass whopping(I was NOT gonna win against a 5'9 190 pound ex drill sergeant bro he fucked me up) I love my pops and he knows that we talk regularly on the phone now and for my birthday this year we're going to see each other after almost 8 months of not seeing each other I really miss my dad I've always been a daddy's boy tbh.

But besides all that. It can get hard being on probation you can either have a shit PO or a Amazing PO just gotta rough it out untill your times up.

I'm on probation and been on the UA call line for around 5 months and never been tested more than once a month. Can you get tested more than once a month? I'm ngl I'm having some financial difficulties and I'm not trying to have to be paying for multiple tests a month.

I’m on probation in Brazos County, Texas. I’m 9 months into an 18-month probation and have had no violations. I also haven’t drunk or used drugs for more than a year.

Because of my SASSI assessment, I was told I need to complete a drug and alcohol evaluation. The problem is I honestly don’t even remember exactly what I put on the SASSI since I filled it out a while ago.

Probation referred me to BVCASA. The evaluation is free, and they’ll already have my probation history, but their online reviews are pretty bad.

My concern is that they also provide treatment, so I’m worried there could be an incentive to recommend extra classes or treatment even if I don’t actually need it.

I’m thinking about paying for an independent third-party evaluation instead, assuming probation allows it.

Has anyone dealt with this in Texas or Brazos County? Would you go with the free probation-referred place or pay for an independent evaluation? Also, does anyone know how much the SASSI result matters compared with having no violations, clean tests, and no drug or alcohol use for a year?

I’m not trying to avoid the evaluation. I just want to make sure I get a fair and accurate assessment and don’t make a bad decision by choosing the wrong place.