NC H24

Amends G.S. 15A-1343(b) to establish separate procedures for defendants on supervised versus unsupervised probation when required to attend abuser treatment programs for domestic violence offenses.

For supervised probation: probation officer forwards judgment to the abuser treatment program, program notifies probation officer of non-compliance, and probation officer files violation reports with the court and district attorney.

For unsupervised probation: defendant must notify the district attorney and program of their choice within 10 days, district attorney forwards judgment to the program, and program notifies district attorney of non-compliance.

Removes requirement for courts to schedule compliance review hearings every 60 days for defendants on unsupervised probation in abuser treatment programs.

Effective December 1, 2013, applying to defendants placed on supervised or unsupervised probation on or after that date.