My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
I was placed in a drug diversion program (PC1000). I felt the program I was told to go to (NCADD) was not the correct program for my situation. I tried to communicate this to my probation officer, looking for advice on how to proceed. I would call and leave messages several times a week, never receiving a response.
Approx. 3 Months into the program I was able to speak to a counselor, one-on-one, for the first time. I told them that I felt I was in the wrong program and informed them of my medical history. The counselor stopped the session and informed me that she could not discuss this subject any further, she was not a medical professional, and was not qualified to advise me on my situation any further. She suggested I take a leave of absence from the program and see my doctor for a proper diagnosis (ADHD-PI I think).
I went to Kaiser as suggested, was told there was a very long waiting list, was told there was no 'waiting list', several times was told someone would contact me in a couple of weeks. This entire time, leaving messages, with probation officer (status updates, questions, concerns, appointments) several times a week (30 to 40 messages total).
NEVER hearing back from anyone anywhere, frustrated and not knowing what to do, I did nothing.
I am now told by the DMV that I can't renew my DL due to a failure to appear. I would have happily appeared if someone would have informed me.
Probation never contacted me, the courts never contacted me, nothing, no phone call, no mail, nothing.
I am confused, scared, and full of dread. I do not understand how this system works or what I am to do next.

