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Domestic Violence Probation ? Mandatory Conditions ? California Penal Code Section 1203.097

By Walin & Klarich

If a person is granted probation for a domestic violence crime, California Penal Code Section 1203.097 lists the conditions of probation that must be given. The list below shows some of the conditions that may have a significant impact on a person?s life: 1. A minimum period of probation of 36 months 2. A criminal court protective order protecting the victim from further acts of violence, threats, stalking, sexual abuse, and harassment, and, if appropriate, containing residence exclusion or stay-away conditions 3. Notice to the victim of the disposition of the case 4. Successful completion of a 52 week batterer?s program 5. The court also shall order the defendant to perform a specified amount of appropriate community service, as designated by the court These are only a few of the mandatory conditions of probation for a domestic violence crime...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on July 27, 2010 (boomark / email).