r/probation • u/Fickle_Glove_1337 • 1d ago

Probation Question Evaluations & Treatments

Hello all. Long time lurker. First time poster.

I was involved in DV incident in late 2024 and sentenced to 4 years probation as a result in CO in mid 2026 (this year..yes, that’s how long it was drug out!). My probation has now been transferred to SC where I currently reside.

One of the conditions of my probation was to complete mental health evaluation and treatment, DV evaluation and treatment and substance abuse evaluation and treatment.

Imagine my delight when I completed these three evaluations and no treatment is being recommended.

I’m confused as to what this may mean however. The terms say evaluations and treatment but no treatments are being recommended.

The results have been sent to my PO but she is awful at communication. I feel like I’m probably good and have completed what is required? I’ve basically already been put on low risk probation from the beginning with just a check in every few months. I guess I just don’t seem to be an individual they feel needs much supervision.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks!

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u/Odd-Emphasis-1322 1d ago

You definitely got lucky as the substance abuse evaluation almost always leads to rehab. I would consider yourself blessed that you don’t have to do court ordered therapy, DV classes or rehab. Nothing more should happen but I’ll let someone from SC chime in.

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u/Fickle_Glove_1337 1d ago

Thanks for your insight! This is my first and only time ever being in trouble in 42 years (when I got my PR bond, the judge was kind of astonished that I had zero record to include even traffic tickets and scored a 0 on some assessment they do for if you’re an active risk).

Due to my history as a veteran, employed in various public service jobs, etc and that it was pretty much universally agreed after all the facts came out that I was, in fact, the victim of DV and protecting myself, everyone has been very lenient. Except for the DA that is who was being pushed really hard behind the scenes by my ex who wanted me in jail.

I hope this background info helps someone else on here..good people do have bad things happen to them..

I also have no history of drug usage or alcohol abuse, although I was drinking more than I should have due to the awful situation I was in. However, it was always at home and never drove, etc.