Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders in New Jersey.

In New Jersey, when a defendant is found guilty of a crime or offense involving domestic violence, the court must order the defendant to participate in and complete a program of professional counseling. This applies to cases where the defendant is found guilty, or where the court suspends the imposition of a sentence or places the defendant on probation for a domestic violence offense. The professional administering the counseling must have demonstrated expertise in individual or group domestic violence counseling.

Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders in New Jersey.

In New Jersey, when a defendant is found guilty of a crime or offense involving domestic violence, the court must order the defendant to participate in and complete a program of professional counseling. This applies to cases where the defendant is found guilty, or where the court suspends the imposition of a sentence or places the defendant on probation for a domestic violence offense. The professional administering the counseling must have demonstrated expertise in individual or group domestic violence counseling.