Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders in New Jersey.

The bill mandates that 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 requirement applies if 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.

The bill mandates that 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 requirement applies if 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.