Forced to Join

What is the name of your state? New York

I was recently convicted of a DUI. I was given probation for 3 years. My PO sent
me a letter asking me to join a Drug rehab program. I went there and gave my tests
and paid them 70 dollars and thought that was it.They called me next morning saying
my insurance does not cover thier services and it's goin to cost me $1375 for next 8 weeks.
Is there a way I can ask my PO to send me to a different rehab center as I cant afford to pay them that kind of money.Is it advisable to reason with my PO stating financial hardship. I am ready to go thru any program but where I dont have to pay that much money.

Conflicting info...

Your title says "forced to"...

But the body says "asked to"

What exactly are the terms of your sentence? Do you even know?

Probation Question

I have not been sentenced yet. I just plead guilty recently.
I will be sentenced on 11th september.
My lawyer says they will give me fines,revocation for 6 months
and 3 years probation.

Simple_Indian said:

Is there a way I can ask my PO to send me to a different rehab center as I cant afford to pay them that kind of money.

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Sure - a telephone call is probably the best way to do it...

There are programs that charge on a sliding scale fee of your income .

If there's no other inpatient programs available and it's too costly , perhaps your PO will be acceptable to outpatient treatment .

My PO sent
me a letter asking me to join a Drug rehab program. I went there and gave my tests
and paid them 70 dollars and thought that was it.They called me next morning saying
my insurance does not cover thier services and it's goin to cost me $1375 for next 8 weeks

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Bring the bill/quote immediately (as in tomorrow) to your PO and thank your him/her for accepting payment for the bill. Be sure to hug him/her and yell at the top of your lungs, "I've been saved...THANK YOU....<insert name>!"

After that, they'll find a more suitable rehab that you can afford.

Stop being the victim, and start taking charge of YOUR future.

fagettaboutit said:

Stop being the victim, and start taking charge of YOUR future.

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And he can start by becoming clean and sober!

Halleluhah!

- Carl

It's Done

She sent me to a new place that will charge 40 dollars a week and I have to attend it for like 2 months. It is a lot cheaper And yes...I have always been sober**************U could call me a social drinker.....and not an addict

Simple_Indian said:

She sent me to a new place that will charge 40 dollars a week and I have to attend it for like 2 months. It is a lot cheaper And yes...I have always been sober**************U could call me a social drinker.....and not an addict

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This attitude is not only wrong but quite dangerous.

I hope the folks at the center explain this to you.

Print this thread and discuss this with them.

Good luck....