Stateville Reception

[bigdaddy]

I have a couple of questions. When an inmate is in reception at stateville can they order off of the commissary list when they arrive or shortly after until they are moved to their permanant place or are they not allowed to order anything? Are they housed in a seperate unit or are they housed in the round house? Can your send them money on their books as soon as they arrive in stateville or do you have to wait until they are moved? How long is reception taking these days? thanks for any answers.

[lvanrs2]

I believe Statesville does not allow receiving to go to commissary like Graham receiving does.  I would wait until they get to their parent institution to send money.  Time in R&C varies, could be days or weeks.

[becca]

My son was in Statesville for a month.  No visits, no phone calls and no commissary.  He was finally able to call me Sunday and now he was transferred so I doubt I will hear from him for another couple weeks.  I sent him 4 letters at Statesville and he never recieved them in that month. I should have waited until he got to his parent prison.

[Dazzler]

Receiving inmates are kept in the new R and C Center at Stateville.  If you look at our pictures in the Prison Photos board you can see many photographs of the R and C center.  Only 'writ' and SEG inmates are put in the roundhouse.  Wait until you know your inmate has been transferred and then send money via Western Union Quick Collect.  You should register with VINE and you'll be notified by email or phone every time our inmates in moved.  You'll have a headsup and be able to send money even before he contacts you.  Please read Ten Steps to Understanding the IDOC and it will explain many of your initial concerns.

[bigdaddy]

thanks for all the info. I wonder how long recieving is lasting these days? I know it depends on where you go, but how long can they keep you there?

[bigdaddy]

Also, does anyone know if the inmates in recieving get to get books to read, are they allowed to watch t.v., are they locked down 23 hours a day like general population is? Any priviledges at all?  Thanks

[Dazzler]

Receiving can last many weeks, but usually the inmate is moved after 2-3 weeks.  It depends on where they are going.  Bootcamp inmates wait much longer.  The R and C inmates are kept locked down most of the day, unless they are attending appointments and classification activities.  This is for the inmate's own safety.  Often new inmates think they have something to prove and the IDOC has found it safer and easier to just keep everyone locked down.  I'm not sure if they have a dayroom to watch TV.  They can have books, magazines sent to them.  However, Stateville is notorious for not delivering mail in a timely fashion.  Anything you send will be forwarded to him eventually if he doesn't receive it while in R and C.

[bigdaddy]

Thanks for the quick response Dazzler, you are truly a great help here!!! Wish the world had more of you in it!!

[tyrell]

 : wc17: how does the mailing go there and how r they getting calls r they allowed any after a certain time they r there

[Marks_guy]

Inmates in Statesville receiving do not get to make phone calls. Usually, they are given a post card to send out, but that is it. Statesville does not allow inmates in R&C to go to commisary, so they cannot send letters.  You can send your loved one mail, but it takes forever to get to them. Your best best is to sign up for VINE notification, which will tell you when and where he will be moved.

[AJAP]

I sent my pal a few paperbacks while he was in receiving and he got them just fine.

[Marks_guy]

We have noticed that packages (books and magazines) seem to go right through, while letters take a week or more. A couple of members have resorted to sticking a letter in with a magazine/puzzle book just so it gets delivered in a timely manner.

[IloveDCfrombooneco]

Well our journey into the wonderful world of IDOC has begun. My vine phone call came at 1:30 this morning, they had his first name wrong,but it was indeed him. This day has taken alot out of me emotionally!! I have found myself just sitting here with tears rolling down my face. The waiting to hear from him is going to be the hardest part of my days. I know, thanks to vine that he's in Statesville R&C. My only up side to all of this was I at least got to see him in county last night.
  I only hope he doesn't have to sit there forever waiting to get transfered.

[Marks_guy]

DC, this is the hardest part. Just keep your head up, and know that it will pass. And don't forget you have all of us!

[IloveDCfrombooneco]

I know that it will pass and I thank God that I have this web-site and ALL of you guys. Still waiting for IDOC to have him on their web-site. 1 day down.

[hbmom]

It will get easier I promise...my son was in stateville recp for almost 4 weeks but there was alot of stuff goin on at that time so I think it took longer than usual.  When I saw his picture on the IDOC website I just broke down, I thought my chest was gonna explode, I was completely heartbroken (hb). I found this site when I looking for information about him, so happy I did! ok...recp sucks...the only thing they have to look forward is mail. they can have magazines too. The mail at stateville recp is pretty slow, so the sooner you get stuff going to him the better. even though he may not be able to write you back, he will still get your mail.. hang in there..been there and here for you now!

[KSwife]

His picture may be up now since it is after 9, but will probably be no info, just his picture and IDOC number. Hang in there and write him often once he has an ID#.

[jenplus2]

IloveDCfrombooneco, it took IDOC over 24 hours to get my l/o's picture and information up. R&C has been very hard but this site has saved my sanity and I will never be able to repay all the wonderful people here. I was a basket case not knowing what was going on or hearing from D. He got one write out at the beginning and that was all I heard from him in 3 weeks. The best advice I can give is to write him often, D said that has saved his sanity as in R&C they are in their cell 22 hours a day (at Graham anyways, not sure how the rest work). Even though I didn't hear from him, I kept writing and talked about anything and everything I could think of. I also sent him pages to color, puzzles to do, anything to help pass the time (I even throw in some jokes from time to time). Some days were hard not knowing, but as they told me here... it gets easier. Once the shock of it all calms down, and you get back to your life and a routine, it does get better. Of course there will be good and bad days, but always remember you have people here to help when those bad days seem to hit without warning. Patience is something I have not been good at in the past, but I am learning. Remember to take care of yourself, keep yourself healthy and happy, even if it means faking it sometimes. Sometimes just going through the motions helps to kick in the real thing. Hang in there, be patient and you will see that things do get easier. If you have questions, there is an abundance of knowledgeable people on this site that have gone through or are going through the same thing, don't be shy. Besides being knowledgeable, I have never seen more caring, empathetic people who give so freely of themselves. I hope things get easier and the time flies by for you.

[hbmom]

well said jenplus2 !

[IloveDCfrombooneco]

Thanks Jenplus2, I also have a very hard time with patience, it is not one of my strong points,.  My oldest son is on my butt all the time about eating, it seems I've lost my appetite this last month, he's been gone. I still am not hungry, but eat a little here and there to make the oldest son(21) happy. I wanted to lose some weight before summer, I didn't want to lose my man though.
 I try so hard during the day to keep it together and have been ok today, until our 3 yr old heard the song "its your decision" by Godsmack and said " lets turn it up Mommy this is Daddy's song" It was his favorite song( my mans) That was hard. It's funny how our L/O are not the only ones that sit and regret the little things in life that were takin for granted, seems we do to. Something as little as a song.

[jenplus2]

You are more than welcome... I am trying to "pay it forward" best I can. I know things seem hopeless and helpless right now, it does get easier... one day at a time. With the losing weight, I did the same thing. I decided to turn it into a positive, I was already losing (not healthy) from nerves, shock, depression... whatever you want to call it. Instead of continuing in that direction (or gaining it back), I started buying healthier foods and snacks. Even if I am not hungry at all for any reason I make myself eat something healthy, even if it's just a banana. I have noticed I have more energy and feel better. On the plus, plus side, my youngest daughter noticed me eating healthier and now she is following suit. She even went for a walk/jog up and down the block today (it was all her idea) and she's only 10. They really do pay attention to us, even when we think they aren't. If you ever need someone to talk to, I am always around.

[IloveDCfrombooneco]

So heres a new question, since he was brought in there Thursday morning, I am going to assume he won't be getting any exams or whatever they do in R&C now because its a weekend, I can't see the councelors to be there on a weekend, am I right or wrong? By the way what exactly takes place when they're in R&C does anyone know what hoops our loved ones have to jump through?

[hbmom]

DC...I am not sure about the exams of if the counslers are there on the weekends. Basically what they are doing in R&C is waiting! 
So try to send him some reading materials(magazines, paperback books and letters).

[jenplus2]

From what D has said in his letters, they go to yard for 1 hour, chow hall then basically sit in their cells the other 22 hours. I can't even begin to imagine the boredom they face (a lot of time to think). He says the letters and other materials are life savers and it gives him something to look forward to and do. I send jokes, short stories, puzzles, anything I can shove in an envelope that IS NOT considered contraband. He says they love getting pictures too... they can stare at them and daydream, .

[LStoney]

Hi Ladies
If you truly want a good description of what stateville receiving is like go to this link and read Exile Nation, by Charles Shaw.  www.realitysandwich.com/user/charles_shaw  It is an astonishing read, I couldn't stop reading it.  You have to select "chapter 1" on the right side of the page.  This author was in the IDOC and tells his tale.  This is the best book I have found on this topic.  It will make you sad, but it will open eyes to what our men really have to go through.  Also, there is a good video on UTube which shows the inside of Stateville, talks about reception and classification, and actually shows the inmates entering receiving.  

As far as mailing things to R&C, (I went through this last year, for 45 days) I have found that mailing priority packages, not boxes, soft envelope style, with maxinmum of 5 books (no hard cover) and a greeting card will get to him the fastest.  It goes through before simple letters in envelopes.  My man told me that when they see that cart coming, he felt like a kid at Christmas, and when he got something it was his only survival.  Keep sending, cause time stands still in there for them and it helps so much!!  You will get a postcard first and sometimes a letter if he can arrange to get a piece of paper from another cellie!  R&C is the hardest part and i am so sad my man has to go through this again.....court date pending 3-18....counting the days.

[jenplus2]

LStoney, do you remember what the video was called on youtube? I did a search and all kinds of things came up. I would like to see the one you are referring too.

[LStoney]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCR4-tA6ZUI  I believe this is the one.  There are like 4 parts to the national geographic videos....search utube on Google Video search engine.

[jenplus2]

Thank you very much, I just found them and they are quite interesting. Do you know if there is anything on the web about any of the other prisons in Illinois?

[LStoney]

Not specifically, but the web is a HUGE bank of information, sometimes I spend hours just looking and searching for information.  I am now searching for information on Domestic Violence and Revocation of Parole and Parole Hearings, etc. If anyone has any good sites I am all ears.  My man has violated parole with only 4 months left due to an argument he & I were having and my neighbors called 911!!  I feel partially responsible in a way, but he break some furniture in anger.  I received a subpoena today in the mail to testify.  I was not wanting to testify as we live together and I love him and he is non violent.  Any one else in this situation please give advice.

[pac5401]

Got my VINE notification this morning. My son should be down in R&C now.  Glad to know that I can send stuff as soon as I get the number, so I'm going to address a bunch of envelopes and we'll see what he gets.

He will be heading to Boot Camp, if his infected ingrown toenail doesn't cause a problem.

And then I guess, the real countdown begins.

[sandraruiz]

Hi!
I'm new to this I realize this post is very old but I have a question hopefully someone can help. My friend is at NRC  and it says his parent institution was East Moline but under offender status it says temp resident. What does that mean?

[Marks_guy]

It could mean that he was temporarily transferred for a court date or other appearance.

[Still love my son]

 

WOW I had never seen the U-Tube video LINKS in this Thread VERY VERY interesting-

I also found a U-tube of Inmate artwork in IL I think it was being shown at an art fair by the John Howard Association.
Very interesting
Even a video of Orange Crush

[deedee34]

My husband has been in NRC/Stateville since last Tuesday. I haven't talked to him or anything and dont know how things work in IDOC......I sent him 3 letters and a Birthday Card since he's been there........I am so worried and dont know whats going on with him... I cant sleep or eat much of anything........

[TimeStandsStill]

Welcome to IPT deedee34!

This is the best place to come whether it is for information, support or to vent.  Things can be a bit overwhelming at first.  Here is a link to the TEN STEPS TO UNDERSTANDING IDOC PROCEDURES to get you started:

http://www.illinoisprisontalk.com/index.php/topic,1513.0.html

There is a ton of information so take your time and read through it.  If you can't find the answers to any of your questions, just ask.  Someone will be by shortly to answer......

[His Ryder]

My husband has been in NRC/Stateville since last Tuesday. I haven't talked to him or anything and dont know how things work in IDOC......I sent him 3 letters and a Birthday Card since he's been there........I am so worried and dont know whats going on with him... I cant sleep or eat much of anything........

My hubby been in NRC for 6 months now. I know NRC sucks. As far as mail to him they are backed up with mail by like 4 weeks so you know. You can call up there and talk to a counselor and find out his status if you know his number. That always helps. And you should get a postcard from him hopefully soon. Hang in there

[VonsWife5]

My hubby was just sent to stateville and he is in the northern reception center.. I haven't talked ta him in a week :( I wrote him because i finally got his id# off the idoc website i been crying My eyes Out. I miss him so much. He is waiting to go to boot camp.. so i was wondering how long is this going to take? when can he call or write me? If anybody can answer my questions it can be helpful for my situation i never been through this. So if you guys can i will appreciate it!

[Marks_guy]

  to IPT. The first thing you must do is stop, take a deep breath, and realize that this isn't the end of the world. It's hard to do right now, but you have joined a group of women and men who truly understand everything you are experiencing right now. We will be here to help you through this journey, whether with advice or a shoulder to cry on.

If you haven't found it yet, your next step should be our Ten Steps board. Here is the link:
http://www.illinoisprisontalk.com/index.php/topic,1513.0.html

For many people, the wait in R&C is somewhere around a month due to IDOC overcrowding. Those waiting for bootcamp usually take a little longer. It may not seem like it right now, but you have an amazing opportunity at hand. If he can tough it out, you only have 180 days before he comes home to you! If nothing else helps, hang on to that thought!

[VonsWife5]

I just got 2 letterS from him yesturday dat just brighten up my whole day :) I was so glad to hear from him. Thanks for tha understanding and support!

[1inalifetime]

Hello everyone just a few questions..My husband is in stateville reception I know he cant write or anything so what are the restrictions on puzzles,books etc..

[Forevermah]

Hello everyone just a few questions..My husband is in stateville reception I know he cant write or anything so what are the restrictions on puzzles,books etc..

Welcome to IPT.  You can send him Puzzle Books and magazines/books, but no puzzles. Be careful how much you send him in R&C as mail is sometimes slow and things sometimes don't make it to them until they are at their parent prison.  Write him and let him know you are OK!

[countrygrl]

My boyfriend is in R&C right now and I believe his plan is to try and get into Boot Camp....why is it that it takes so long for them to get approved for Boot Camp?   
  Any answers would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you

[Forevermah]

My boyfriend is in R&C right now and I believe his plan is to try and get into Boot Camp....why is it that it takes so long for them to get approved for Boot Camp?   
  Any answers would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you

Was boot camp court ordered by the judge?  Boot camp takes time for a bed to open up,  could take up to a month or more.

[countrygrl]

I do believe it was court ordered because he was looking at facing 4 years.  Not 100% positive though. He is still at R&C and has been there since the 12th. His lawyer told us he would not be going to a maximum security facility. So we are hoping he isnt going to have to sit and wait there until he gets into Boot Camp. 

[bmonska]

He'll have to sit and wait in Stateville Receiving regardless. He may just have to wait a little longer to get into BC than he would to get into a min. security facility. There has to be a bed available at the BC for him to be transferred. My hubby spent 90 days in receiving at Graham and that's because he had to wait for a bed to be available at Pittsfield Work Camp. He probably would have been transferred sooner had he been waiting for a bed at a regular min security facility. It's just depends. Hang in there and be patient but now it may take longer than you'd prefer.

[unbelievable]

Does anyone know if contacts or solution and case be dropped off. I just picked up his personal belongings from the county jail and the brand new contacts I had just dropped off unopened were in his property...along with solution and case...do they want u to go blind????THIS IS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! If they can't have $ to buy any of this stuff what are they supposed to do???? Unbelievable how they are treated....especially the ones that r in there for non-violent crimes!!!!!! UNBELIEVEABELE....please answer....:(

[bmonska]

There is a thread on the board somewhere here regarding glasses. I don't know about contacts but you may have to find out if you can send in a pair of glasses to be approved or he'll have to request to see the eye doctor, have an exam, and then get glasses issued to him. I'd call Sville specifically and ask them how that works.

[Marks_guy]

While in R&C, he will be given a physical, and will be issued a pair of DOC glasses. They aren't attractive in the least, but he won't be groping around blindly.

[sheluvspierre]

 I'm new to this and wanted to know if my l/o is in northern reception center but it says that his parent is stateville does that mean after his 30 days he will go to stateville?

[Marks_guy]

Northern Reception Center is the reception and classification center based out of Stateville Prison.

Welcome to IPT. If you haven't done so already, you should register with VINE. That service will let you know when he is transferred from R&C and where he is sent. Right now, it is hard to say exactly where he will be sent because bed space within the IDOC is at a premium.

[sheluvspierre]

I just got my first letter from him today and now i happy and sad all at the same time 

[sheluvspierre]

So my l/o has 17months and this is his first time going to jail im being told by different people that he want do the whole 17 that if  he do right he may come out on work release do anyone know how true this is



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[Forevermah]

So my l/o has 17months and this is his first time going to jail im being told by different people that he want do the whole 17 that if  he do right he may come out on work release do anyone know how true this is

If he got 17 months, he will do 8 1/2 months.  He may be eligible to apply for work release, which takes a few months to get into, they will tell him all this in R&C.

Welcome to IPT!

[sheluvspierre]

Actually he has 5years 2 years parole and he has to do 85%which made it 17months or something like that today made the 3o days in r&c but his phone list still havent been approved is there a reason why



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[Forevermah]

Actually he has 5years 2 years parole and he has to do 85%which made it 17months or something like that today made the 3o days in r&c but his phone list still havent been approved is there a reason why

If he has 5 years @ 85%, he is not eligible for work release or any credit for schooling/programs. 

5 years @85% time, is not 17 months.  If his sentence was a total of 5 years he would do 51 months total.

If you are saying he got 3 years with 2 years parole (5 years total), he would do 2 1/2 years, no credit for programs/classes and no work release.  85% crimes are not eligible for anything.

Phone lists take time to be approved and they usually are not allowed to call until they get to their parent prison.

Please turn off your CAPS lock when you post please.  Posting in all caps is like shouting at someone on the net!

[sheluvspierre]

Omg sorry ....i think somehow i got his sentence mixed up because on idoc is says his release date is 10/2012 and he went in 05/2011 and in his letter he say his release date would change but he didn't say y or when

[Forevermah]

Ok, his sentence is not 85% it's 50% that makes more sense.. He got 3 years at 50% and he must of also got 1 month county time.   

Just go by my first post, they will tell him if he can apply for work release.

[sheluvspierre]

I mail out my letters today and come to find out my l/o was shipped out to so will the letter he mailed back to me?

[lurios2]

If he was sent to another prison, they will forward your letter to him. It just might take a while to get to him.

[sheluvspierre]

Quick question my l/o was transferred to Vienna on June 20 and i wanted to know about how long will it take for home to be able to call?

[sheluvspierre]

Quick question my l/o was transferred to Vienna on June 20 and i wanted to know about how long will it take for him to be able to call home?

[jcruz1104]

it maybe a week or 2.
once he gets there he needs to put in his list for calls and visits and all that stuff. 
Its gonna seem like forever. Call CPS  800-236-5516 and set up an account now prepaid works for many.
My hubby got there on the 18th of May and he got the info in about the 23rd and i got my first call about a week later.. total of 2 weeks. just write and be patient

[Pamalynn]

I'm not an authority on this, but it was about a week after my husband transfered to his parent prison before he called me. I think IDOC has gotten more crowded since then (9 months ago) so it may take longer. You have to be on his approved phone list & will have to set up an account with Consolidated before you can talk to him.

[sheluvspierre]

Thanx lady's this process just take soooo long I feel like im going crazy.I already set up the phone account so im just waiting on the call

[Mcaballero]

It took my husband almost a month! Just be patient...when you do finally hear ur l/o's voice its going to be so lovely 

[free2beeme39]

If your l/o is not a 1st timer he will be able to call a little quicker since he will already have a pin # to make calls. 

Terri 

[sheluvspierre]

Can someone tell me if there's special rules for sending magazines and pictures?

[Forevermah]

Can someone tell me if there's special rules for sending magazines and pictures?

There is a limit of 4- 5 magazines/books at most prisons, that can brought in when you visit or mailed in manila envelopes. Most prisons do not allow bubble envelopes or boxes, so use the manila large envelopes.

Magazines must not contain and contraband pictures, articles, etc. and if they are *man* books, no penetration in the pictures.  I always put the inmates name and ID# in the inside cover of the mags/books.

You can send as many photos are you like, but nothing can be showing and again no penetration of any kind in the pictures.

[sheluvspierre]

thanx so much i did actually seen off the magazines in a bubble envelope so i guess they will be sending it back:(

[bh8hamptons]

Quick question my l/o was transferred to Vienna on June 20 and i wanted to know about how long will it take for home to be able to call?

anyone please how long does it usually take for graham send Vienna bootcamp fiance been there since may 25 was in county since may 19 first time in 3 years on dui but spost to go bootcamp anyone please im lost and can u give people phone  or email adres on here

[sheluvspierre]

SCREAMING SO LOUD CAN HEAR ME ALL THE WAY IN VIENNA HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE I MISS U SOOOO MUCH HURRY HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Forevermah]

Quick question my l/o was transferred to Vienna on June 20 and i wanted to know about how long will it take for home to be able to call?

anyone please how long does it usually take for graham send Vienna bootcamp fiance been there since may 25 was in county since may 19 first time in 3 years on dui but spost to go bootcamp anyone please im lost and can u give people phone  or email adres on here

It can take up to 30+ days for a bed to open up, hang in there, he's been there a month already, so I don't think it should take that much longer. 

The waiting is the hardest part, his time starts the day he makes it into BC, then it could be another 120-180 days before he graduates.

[paulap]

 :wc71-1:I sent my son some magazines in a bubble wrap envelope from the post office and he sent me a letter yesterday saying he received them.  I was afraid he would not get them since they were mailed in that envelope, but I guess we were lucky.  He is in Statesville R & C, just fyi.  Maybe yours will go through too!

[sheluvspierre]

My L/O is looking forward to getting work release can anyone tell me how does it work because im hearing alot of different things

[sheluvspierre]

Can someone tell me how to send money through western union

[free2beeme39]

 sheluvspierre ....Please follow this link it will give you all the information you need on sending money to your L/O. It can also be found under the topic trust accounts

http://www.illinoisprisontalk.com/index.php/board,125.0.html

Terri 

[sheluvspierre]

My l/o phone list was approved today and i wanted to know will he be able to call right away?

[jcruz1104]

if you have at&t it may be a direct bill on your account and he should be able to call.
If not you have to set up a prepaid account when he does try to call you. even after making a pyment that may take 2-4 hours to post.
You can try to call CPS and set up a prepay account. i was able to set up an account like 2 weeks before myl/o called.

[Pamalynn]

I have AT&T and I'm still a prepay, I have heard of others that are not. I don't know what the criteria is.

[sheluvspierre]

If searching for 4 days i found a bus service that travels to Vienna in sooo happy!!!!!! Is there anything u guys can share with me about my first time is there anything i should look forward to?

[sheluvspierre]

After searching for3 day i found a bus service that travel to Vienna i wanted to know is there anything i should look forward t on my first visit dress code what can i bring or not bring

[bmonska]

If you do a search on the front page of IPT for "visiting rules" or "visiting dress code" or another phrase that's similar, a whole bunch of info that will answer that question will come up for you to read. You might want to start here in general:

http://www.illinoisprisontalk.com/index.php/topic,23920.0.html

Just click on the bold lettering Title 20 visiting Rules for IDOC

Once you have looked through some of the info, give a look at the individual prison board concerning Stateville to learn more specific info about visiting there.

Good luck!

[leighanns520]

Not specifically, but the web is a HUGE bank of information, sometimes I spend hours just looking and searching for information.  I am now searching for information on Domestic Violence and Revocation of Parole and Parole Hearings, etc. If anyone has any good sites I am all ears.  My man has violated parole with only 4 months left due to an argument he & I were having and my neighbors called 911!!  I feel partially responsible in a way, but he break some furniture in anger.  I received a subpoena today in the mail to testify.  I was not wanting to testify as we live together and I love him and he is non violent.  Any one else in this situation please give advice.

Hi 
I am going what you was going through last year.  My husband was to get off parole today the 22 of July but he was arrested Tuesday july 19 for domestic battery.  The jail gave him an I bond and he is still in county for DOC hold.  He was 3 days shy of completing a 3 year parole.  I am heartbroke and just sick.  My 13 year old son was being a smart mouth and my husband slapped him in the mouth and the neighbor called the police.  Now my husbnd has to go to DOC and then meet the board in September.  At least that is what his PO has told me.  How did yours work out.  I have only been married for less than a year and I am miserable without him.  At least tomorrow is visitng day at the jail and I can see him, he will probably be moved to DOC Sunday or Monday as that is when his PO returns to work, and he is the one moving him.  I am so scared and feel so lost.  He had a dirty drop in early 09 and his PO said they can go back to that date and violate him from that date.  He has not had any dirty drops for the last two years.  I am praying the only violate him for the three days from Tuesaday the 19th till now.  Life is sucking wihtout him and it is getting expensive as we have already spent 100.00 in the last three days for phone calls