S 3366
Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders.
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses, while on probation, or sentenced to receive professional counseling as a condition of their sentence. Specifically, the court must order the defendant to participate in a program of domestic violence counseling provided by a licensed mental health professional. This counseling is a prerequisite for dissolving restraining orders and is intended to address the underlying issues contributing to domestic violence.
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