Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1202, sub-§1-B is enacted to read:

1-B.__Notwithstanding subsection 1, the period of probation for a person convicted of a Class D or Class E crime of domestic violence may be extended by up to one year beyond the period of probation allowed in subsection 1 if the court finds that the additional time is needed for the person to complete a certified batterers' intervention program as defined in Title 19-A, section 4014.

SUMMARY

This bill allows the length of probation for a person convicted of a Class D or E crime of domestic violence to be extended by up to one year beyond the period of probation if it is necessary for the person to complete a certified batterers' intervention program.