New Jersey § 2c:12-1b

§ 2c:12-1b.

a. In addition to any fine imposed pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-3 or any term of imprisonment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:43-6 , the court may order any defendant who commits an assault pursuant to N.J.S.2C:12-1 against any health care professional, volunteer working for a health care professional

or working at a health care facility, supportive services staff member working for

a health care professional or working at a health care facility, or employee of a

health care professional or health care facility, while the health care professional,

volunteer, supportive services staff member, or employee is performing official duties,

to satisfactorily complete an anger management course. b. The court may order a defendant to participate in an anger management course of

up to 12 months duration pursuant to this section. c. A defendant shall pay the enrollment cost of an anger management course ordered

pursuant to this section. d. A defendant sentenced to an anger management course pursuant to this section shall

have one year to comply with the court order. Failure to satisfactorily complete the course within one year shall constitute a

violation of the order. Any defendant who fails to comply with the court order requiring an anger management

course may be subject to an additional penalty of up to $500. e. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall develop and approve a list of eligible

anger management courses that may provide anger management services to any person

ordered to participate pursuant to this section. f. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish standards and procedures

for certification of anger management courses required pursuant to this section.