If convicted on a domestic violence related offense in a Mariposa County or Madera County criminal court and placed on probation by the court, the judge will order you to complete a 52-week batterers’ program known as the Batterers’ Intervention Program (BIP). The terms of probation for a domestic violence offense are described under California Penal Code Section 1203.097.
Batterers' Intervention Program
– Penal Code 1203.097
Domestic violence incidents are a serious issue in Mariposa County or Madera County and can result in severe penalties – including jail time, fines, and years of probation with strict conditions outlined in PC 1203.097. You could also face a criminal protective order and be ordered to complete community service hours.
You will lose your gun possession rights after a domestic violence conviction.
In addition to these penalties, however, a time-consuming consequence of domestic violence probation is when a judge orders you to enroll and complete the Batterers' Intervention Program.
After a DV conviction, you will be required to enroll in an approved program in Mariposa or Madera County within 30 days. It’s a one-year program requiring that you attend a two-hour class once per week – to be successfully completed within 12 months.
Regular attendance in the classes is important because you can’t have more than 5 absences, which have to be for a good cause. Further, you will be required to pay program fees – which can be adjusted based on ability to pay.
Obviously, the primary goal of the BIP is to give you a better understanding of the issues that were at the root of your domestic violence incident, and to prevent future abuse. If you don’t successfully complete the program, it could result in a violation of probation.
Native Solutions Family Guidance Center Batterers Intervention Program (BIP) 52 week
We offer specialized support through our Batterers Intervention Program:
In person and Virtual Services available
*Our program is certified through Madera County Probation and provides a supportive environment to promote accountability and positive change.
For more information or to enroll, please contact us at (209)742-5095.
*You must get prior approval from the court or probation department to take this class online for any CA court or probation domestic violence requirement. Do not register without prior approval from the court or probation in CA. CA penal code requires DV and BIP classes to be taken in a group setting; therefore, if you wish to take the class online, it must be approved first. This is an alternative to a traditional group setting and is presented in an online format. Please check with your local court or probation to ensure this online class will be acceptable for your specific requirements.