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Court-ordered classes by state

Court-Ordered Class Requirements by State

Court-ordered class requirements are set state by state — and often court by court. The table below compares 63 requirements we have verified across 19 states for anger management, domestic violence / batterer intervention, DUI / DWI, parenting class and divorce education: the program name each state uses, the typical length, whether an online class counts, and the official source. Whatever the table says, confirm the exact class with the court that ordered you before you enroll or pay.

The class type, the number of hours, who approves the provider and whether an online course counts are set at the state level for some topics and by the individual county court or probation department for others — which is why a class accepted in one county can be rejected a county away. Filter the table by state, class type or online rule, or search it, then open the full guide for the details and the official provider list. Hoping to change or waive a requirement rather than find a class? Read can you get out of court-ordered classes?

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Darker states have more class types in the table below. Select a state to filter the table to it. Gray, hatched states are not covered yet.

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Court-ordered class requirements by state and class type — 63 requirements in 19 states, last reviewed September 30, 2026. Confirm every requirement with the court that ordered you.
State Class type Program name (as the state calls it) Typical length / hours Online accepted? Assessment required? Official source Our full guide
Arizona AZ Anger management Court-ordered anger management (Arizona courts have no single named statewide anger-management program — orders usually just say "anger management," "anger-management counseling," or "anger-management education").
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In domestic-violence cases the court instead orders a state-regulated "Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program," not a generic anger class.

 For generic anger management, the length is set by the judge or probation and is commonly ordered as roughly 6 to 26 hours/sessions (8, 12, or 26 hours are typical).
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A domestic-violence offender treatment program is much longer — commonly 26 to 52 weekly group sessions (about six months to a year); Maricopa County Adult Probation's domestic-violence offender intervention runs at least 32 weeks.

 Varies by court See guide azcourts.gov Full guide: Arizona anger management guide
Arizona AZ Domestic violence / batterer intervention Court-approved domestic violence offender treatment program (a minimum 26-session program; NOT a generic anger-management class) A minimum of 26 sessions for a first offense (held weekly, so roughly six months in practice); some courts and providers order 36 or 52 sessions.
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The court sets the exact number in your order.

 Mostly in-person See guide azcourts.gov Full guide: Arizona DV / batterer intervention guide
Arizona AZ DUI / DWI DUI screening, education & treatment
  • DUI screening (required for everyone): A 30-minute to 3-hour interview, within 30 days of the court order
  • Level 2 client: At least 16 hours of DUI education
  • Level 1 client: At least 16 hours of education plus 20 hours of treatment
 Mostly in-person Yes azdhs.gov Full guide: Arizona DUI class guide
Arizona AZ Parenting class Parent Information Program (PIP) 2 to 6 hours under the statewide standard (ACJA § 3-202); each county sets its own length within that range (Pinal County's class is 4 hours) Online OK (approved) See guide azcourts.gov Full guide: Arizona parenting class guide
California CA Anger management Court-ordered anger management (no single statewide program name; judges commonly order a "court-approved anger management class").
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Note: domestic-violence cases require a separate, longer state-regulated Batterer Intervention Program (BIP), not a generic anger-management class.

 Generic court-ordered anger management length is set by the judge's order and commonly runs 8, 12, 26, or 52 sessions (often weekly one- to two-hour classes).
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Domestic-violence cases are different: Penal Code 1203.097 mandates a batterer's program of not less than one year (52 weekly sessions) with a minimum of two hours of class time per week, completed within 18 months.

 Varies by court See guide selfhelp.courts.ca.gov Full guide: California anger management guide
California CA Domestic violence / batterer intervention 52-week Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) under Penal Code § 1203.097 A minimum of 52 weekly sessions (one full year), with at least two hours of class time per week, completed within 18 months (Penal Code § 1203.097). In-person only See guide leginfo.legislature.ca.gov Full guide: California DV / batterer intervention guide
California CA DUI / DWI Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) Program
  • Wet reckless program: 12 hours
  • First offender (AB 541): 3 months / 30 hours
  • First offender, high BAC (AB 1353): 9 months / 60 hours
  • Multiple offender (SB 38): 18 months
 Mostly in-person Yes dhcs.ca.gov Full guide: California DUI class guide
California CA Parenting class Family Court Services parent orientation / court-ordered parent education (no single statewide named course) Court orientation is typically about 1 hour and free; county-ordered parent-education classes are commonly around 4 hours or a multi-session workshop and may charge a fee — varies by county. Varies by court See guide courts.ca.gov Full guide: California parenting class guide
Colorado CO Domestic violence / batterer intervention DVOMB-approved domestic violence offender treatment (level-based, competency-based — no fixed week count) Not a fixed number of weeks.
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Colorado uses a competency-based, level-based model: an intake evaluation using the Domestic Violence Risk and Needs Assessment (DVRNA) places you at treatment Level A (low intensity), B (moderate), or C (high), and you complete treatment by demonstrating core competencies rather than serving a set week count. In practice treatment commonly runs many months, and a year or longer at higher levels.

 Varies by court See guide dcj.colorado.gov Full guide: Colorado DV / batterer intervention guide
Colorado CO DUI / DWI Level I / Level II DUI education and therapy
  • Level I Education: 12 hours over a minimum 3-day period (max 4 hours/day)
  • Level II Education: 24 hours over 12 weeks (group setting, class size capped at 12)
  • Level II Therapy (Tracks A–D): 5–10 months, depending on the track
  • Level II Four Plus (Track F): Minimum 18 months and 180 clinical contact hours
 Online OK (approved) Yes bha.colorado.gov Full guide: Colorado DUI class guide
Colorado CO Parenting class Court-ordered parenting class under C.R.S. 14-10-123.7 (districts commonly order a "Level 1" class, with a longer "Level 2" class for high-conflict cases) Minimum 4 hours for the standard Level 1 class on district provider lists; Level 2 (high-conflict) classes are longer. Online OK (approved) See guide coloradojudicial.gov Full guide: Colorado parenting class guide
Florida FL Anger management Court-ordered anger management (Florida has no single statewide "anger management" program name — judges just order "anger management").
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In domestic-violence cases the court instead orders a state-certified Batterers' Intervention Program (BIP), which is a separate, longer, regulated program — not a generic anger-management class.

 For generic anger management, the judge sets the length — commonly around 8, 12, or up to 26 sessions/hours depending on the order.
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A domestic-violence Batterers' Intervention Program is set by statute (Fla. Stat. 741.325): at least 29 weeks with a minimum of 24 weekly group sessions, plus intake, assessment, and orientation (providers and circuit courts often describe it as roughly a 6-month, ~26-week program).

 Varies by court See guide flcourts.gov Full guide: Florida anger management guide
Florida FL Domestic violence / batterer intervention 29-week Batterers' Intervention Program (BIP) — 24 weekly sessions plus intake, assessment, and orientation At least 29 weeks total, including 24 weekly sessions plus appropriate intake, assessment, and orientation programming (Fla.
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Stat. 741.325). Programs are funded by user fees paid by the attendees.

 Verify with your court See guide myflfamilies.com Full guide: Florida DV / batterer intervention guide
Florida FL DUI / DWI DUI Program (DUI school)
  • Level I: Minimum 12 hours (classroom)
  • Level II: Minimum 21 hours (classroom, group of up to 15)
 In-person only Yes flhsmv.gov Full guide: Florida DUI class guide
Florida FL Parenting class Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course Minimum 4 hours Online OK (approved) See guide myflfamilies.com Full guide: Florida parenting class guide
Florida FL Divorce education Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course 4 hours minimum
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Minimum 4 hours

 Online OK (approved) Yes — DCF-approved online courses See guide myflfamilies.com Full guide: Florida divorce education guide
Georgia GA Anger management Court-ordered anger management (no single statewide program name).
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In family-violence cases, Georgia law instead requires a state-certified Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP), which is not the same as a generic anger-management class.

 Varies by the order.
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Generic court-ordered anger management is commonly 8 to 12 weekly sessions (about 8 to 12 hours), with 8 sessions a frequent baseline. A state-certified FVIP is fixed by rule at 24 weekly 90-minute group sessions (roughly 36 hours over 24 weeks).

 Varies by court See guide gcfv.georgia.gov Full guide: Georgia anger management guide
Georgia GA Domestic violence / batterer intervention 24-week certified Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) 24 weekly group classes (about six months in practice).
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Classes average $25–$30 each, the maximum allowable charge is $60 per class, and certified programs must offer a sliding fee scale for participants the court declares indigent.

 Mostly in-person See guide gcfv.georgia.gov Full guide: Georgia DV / batterer intervention guide
Georgia GA DUI / DWI DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program
  • Assessment component (NEEDS screening): 130-question screening (completed first)
  • Intervention component: 20 hours over multiple sessions
  • Clinical evaluation (separate): In-depth professional evaluation
 In-person only Yes dds.georgia.gov Full guide: Georgia DUI class guide
Georgia GA Parenting class Seminar for Divorcing Parents (court-mandated domestic-relations parenting seminar) Up to 4 hours (capped by Rule 24.8; typically a single 4-hour seminar) Varies by court See guide georgiacourts.gov Full guide: Georgia parenting class guide
Georgia GA Divorce education Divorcing Parents Seminar Up to 4 hours
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Up to 4 hours (capped by Rule 24.8; typically a single 4-hour seminar)

 Varies by court Varies by circuit See guide georgiacourts.gov Full guide: Georgia divorce education guide
Illinois IL Anger management Court-ordered anger management (no single statewide-named class); in domestic-violence / domestic-battery cases courts instead order a state-certified Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) Generic anger-management orders vary widely — commonly 8, 12, 26, or 52 hours/sessions as the judge specifies.
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A domestic-violence PAIP is longer and regulated: at least 24 weekly group sessions totaling a minimum of 36 hours of direct program contact (not counting intake), often described as roughly a 26-week program.

 Varies by court See guide illinoiscourts.gov Full guide: Illinois anger management guide
Illinois IL Domestic violence / batterer intervention IDHS protocol-approved Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) At least 24 weekly sessions and a minimum of 36 hours of direct program contact, not counting intake and screening (89 Ill.
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Adm. Code 501). Up to 4 of the sessions may be individual; the rest must be group work, with groups of no more than 15 participants of the same gender.

 Varies by court See guide dhs.state.il.us Full guide: Illinois DV / batterer intervention guide
Illinois IL DUI / DWI DUI Risk Education (with DUI evaluation)
  • Minimal Risk: Minimum 10 hours of DUI Risk Education
  • Moderate Risk: 10 hours risk education + minimum 12 hours early intervention (over 4+ weeks, max 3 hours/day)
  • Significant Risk: 10 hours risk education + minimum 20 hours substance use treatment
  • High Risk: Minimum 75 hours of substance use treatment, then continuing care
 Varies by court Yes dhs.state.il.us Full guide: Illinois DUI class guide
Illinois IL Parenting class Parenting Education Program (Illinois Supreme Court Rule 924) At least 4 hours Varies by court See guide illinoiscourts.gov Full guide: Illinois parenting class guide
Iowa IA Divorce education Children in the Middle (court-approved course) Set by each approved provider
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Not fixed by Iowa Code 598.15 — each judicial district certifies its own approved courses and each provider sets the session length, so confirm when you register.

 Varies by court Varies by judicial district See guide iowacourts.gov Full guide: Iowa divorce education guide
Massachusetts MA Divorce education Two Families Now (court-approved co-parenting education course) 4 hours (online, self-paced)
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4 hours — online and self-paced (computer, tablet, or smartphone); the course stays available for 30 days after purchase.

 Online OK (approved) Yes — the one approved course is online See guide mass.gov Full guide: Massachusetts divorce education guide
Michigan MI Anger management Court-ordered anger management (a general education/counseling condition ordered at the judge's discretion).
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Michigan has no single named statewide "anger management" program. In domestic-violence cases courts instead order a Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) / Batterer Intervention Services (BIS) that must meet the Batterer Intervention Standards for the State of Michigan — a separate, longer, regulated program.

 Generic court-ordered anger management is commonly ordered as roughly 8 to 24 hours (often 8, 12, or more sessions), with the exact length set by the individual order.
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By contrast, a domestic-violence Batterer Intervention Program runs a minimum of 26 weekly group sessions (completed over no fewer than 26 weeks, exclusive of intake) and is recommended at 52 sessions, with each group session lasting 90 minutes to 2 hours.

 Varies by court See guide courts.michigan.gov Full guide: Michigan anger management guide
Michigan MI Domestic violence / batterer intervention Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) that meets the Michigan Batterer Intervention Standards (minimum 26 weekly sessions; 52 recommended) A minimum of 26 group sessions, completed over no less than 26 weeks (not counting intake); the Standards recommend 52 sessions or longer.
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Each group session runs at least 90 minutes and no more than two hours.

 Varies by court See guide biscmi.org Full guide: Michigan DV / batterer intervention guide
Michigan MI DUI / DWI Substance use assessment + Alcohol Highway Safety class
  • Court-ordered screening and assessment: One assessment before sentencing
  • Alcohol Highway Safety class (first level): About 8 hours, per MDHHS — confirm with your court
  • Rehabilitative program (treatment or self-help): At least 1 year
 In-person only Yes michigan.gov Full guide: Michigan DUI class guide
Michigan MI Parenting class SMILE (Start Making It Livable for Everyone) — the Friend of the Court parent-education program Varies by county — commonly about 2 hours; some counties use a shorter ~40–90 minute video or Zoom session. Varies by court See guide courts.michigan.gov Full guide: Michigan parenting class guide
New Jersey NJ DUI / DWI Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) program
  • 12-hour IDRC (county): At least 6 hours a day on 2 consecutive days (12 hours total), plus an "at-risk" screening
  • 48-hour IDRC (regional): 48 consecutive hours at a regional facility, including education and screening
  • Substance use disorder assessment and treatment: Set by the assessment; ordered treatment or referral cannot exceed one year by statute
 Mostly in-person Yes nj.gov Full guide: New Jersey DUI class guide
New Jersey NJ Divorce education Parents' Education Program One court-run session
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One court-run session per party (spouses attend separate sessions). Neither the Parents’ Education Act nor Directive #11-19 fixes a statewide hour count — your Scheduling Notice gives the date, time, and location.

 In-person only No — court-scheduled sessions See guide njcourts.gov Full guide: New Jersey divorce education guide
New York NY Anger management Court-ordered anger management (New York has no single statewide program name for it); in domestic-violence cases courts instead order an Abusive Partner Intervention Program (APIP) / batterer intervention program (BIP) Generic anger-management orders commonly run roughly 8 to 52 hours or sessions (often 8, 12, 16, or 26), with the exact length set by the judge.
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Domestic-violence abusive-partner / batterer programs are much longer — commonly about 26 weeks (New York City's APIP offers 16- or 26-week tracks).

 Varies by court See guide opdv.ny.gov Full guide: New York anger management guide
New York NY Domestic violence / batterer intervention Abusive Partner Intervention Program (APIP) or batterer program accepted by your court (New York has no statewide certification or program standards) No statewide minimum.
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New York City's APIP runs 16 or 26 weeks, with the track set by the court mandate. Outside NYC, follow the length in your order and confirm it with the court or your probation officer.

 Varies by court See guide criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us Full guide: New York DV / batterer intervention guide
New York NY DUI / DWI Impaired Driver Program (IDP)
  • Impaired Driver Program (IDP): Seven weekly classroom sessions, 16 hours total (~7 weeks)
 In-person only Yes dmv.ny.gov Full guide: New York DUI class guide
New York NY Parenting class Parent Education and Awareness Program (PEAP) Set by each certified provider (Part 144 fixes no length); commonly about 4-6 hours, delivered in one session or split into shorter sessions (e.g., two 3-hour sessions). Online OK (approved) See guide nycourts.gov Full guide: New York parenting class guide
North Carolina NC Anger management Court-ordered anger management (generic, no state-standardized curriculum).
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Note: for domestic-violence cases North Carolina instead requires a state-approved Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), also called a batterer intervention program.

 No statewide-mandated length for generic anger management — the number of hours or sessions is set by the individual court order (commonly a fixed number of sessions or hours, e.g., roughly 8-26+).
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By contrast, a North Carolina state-approved DVIP (batterer intervention program) has a set minimum of at least 26 consecutive weekly group sessions of at least 1.5 hours each (about 6 months).

 Varies by court See guide doa.nc.gov Full guide: North Carolina anger management guide
North Carolina NC Domestic violence / batterer intervention State-approved Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), called an "abuser treatment program" in the statutes, approved by the NC Domestic Violence Commission At least 26 consecutive weekly group sessions of at least 1.5 hours each — 39 hours of group treatment in total, completed within 30 weeks (NC Administrative Code, Title 1, Chapter 17, Rule .0706).
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Programs allow no more than 3 absences; a fourth absence ends your enrollment.

 Varies by court See guide doa.nc.gov Full guide: North Carolina DV / batterer intervention guide
North Carolina NC DUI / DWI DWI substance use assessment + ADETS
  • Level I — ADETS: 16 hours of classroom instruction (PRIME For Life)
  • Level II — Short-term outpatient: Minimum 20 contact hours over 30+ days
  • Level III — Longer-term outpatient: Minimum 40 contact hours over 60+ days
  • Levels IV–V — IOP / residential: 90+ contact hours, up to residential care
 Mostly in-person Yes ncdhhs.gov Full guide: North Carolina DUI class guide
North Carolina NC Parenting class Parent Education Program (the state's court-sponsored course is titled "The Most Important Job: Parenting Information for Families Living Apart") Varies by district: about 40–45 minutes for the state's online course, a 1-hour in-person session, or a 4-hour class Varies by court See guide nccourts.gov Full guide: North Carolina parenting class guide
Ohio OH Anger management Court-ordered anger management (Ohio has no single statewide program; it is ordered at the judge's discretion under a generic "anger management" label) Anger management is commonly ordered as 8, 12, 26, or 52 hours/sessions, set by the judge or probation department based on the offense and prior history — there is no fixed statewide number.
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A domestic-violence Batterer Intervention Program is far longer: Ohio's standards call for weekly group sessions lasting no less than 6 months and optimally one year (roughly 26–52 weeks).

 Varies by court See guide supremecourt.ohio.gov Full guide: Ohio anger management guide
Ohio OH Domestic violence / batterer intervention Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) accepted by your court (Ohio has no mandatory statewide certification, so the court decides which programs count) No statewide minimum is set by law.
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The voluntary ODVN standards call for weekly group sessions over at least 6 months, optimally one year, and the Supreme Court of Ohio's court checklist asks whether a program requires at least 52 weeks of 1.5-hour sessions. The length in your court order is what counts.

 Verify with your court See guide odvn.org Full guide: Ohio DV / batterer intervention guide
Ohio OH DUI / DWI Driver Intervention Program (DIP)
  • 72-hour residential DIP: 3 consecutive days (minimum 21 program hours)
  • 48-hour residential DIP: 2 consecutive days (minimum 16 program hours)
  • Non-residential DIP: Minimum 13 program hours (no more than 8 hours per day)
 In-person only Yes dbh.ohio.gov Full guide: Ohio DUI class guide
Ohio OH Parenting class Parenting seminar / parent-education class (commonly titled a "Seminar for Separating Parents" or "co-parenting/divorce class"), required by each county's Domestic Relations Court under Ohio Revised Code 3109.053 — there is no single statewide curriculum or program name. Varies by county (commonly about 2–4 hours) Online OK (approved) See guide supremecourt.ohio.gov Full guide: Ohio parenting class guide
Ohio OH Divorce education Court-approved divorce / parenting seminar (county-set) Varies by county (often 2–4 hours)
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Varies by county (commonly about 2–4 hours)

 Online OK (approved) Widely accepted (each county decides) See guide supremecourt.ohio.gov Full guide: Ohio divorce education guide
Pennsylvania PA Anger management Court-ordered anger management (Pennsylvania has no single official state program name); for domestic-violence cases the court orders a Batterer's Intervention Program (BIP) instead. Varies by the order.
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Generic anger-management programs commonly run 8–32 hours (many Pennsylvania courts order about 16 hours). Domestic-violence Batterer's Intervention Programs run much longer — often up to 12 months of weekly in-person group sessions (commonly cited as 26–52 weeks). Follow the exact length stated in your order.

 Varies by court See guide pacourts.us Full guide: Pennsylvania anger management guide
Pennsylvania PA Domestic violence / batterer intervention Batterer's Intervention Program (BIP) accepted by your court or county probation (Pennsylvania has no state-government certification of these programs) No statewide minimum is set by law.
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The PA Department of Corrections contracts for up to 12 months of batterers' intervention services for people it supervises; county programs set their own length. Follow the length in your order.

 Verify with your court See guide pcadv.org Full guide: Pennsylvania DV / batterer intervention guide
Pennsylvania PA DUI / DWI Alcohol Highway Safety School (AHSS) + CRN evaluation
  • Court Reporting Network (CRN) evaluation: One standardized screening
  • Alcohol Highway Safety School (AHSS): Minimum 12.5 hours of instruction (breaks do not count)
  • Full drug and alcohol assessment: Set by the assessor
  • Court-ordered treatment: Per the assessment recommendation
 Mostly in-person Yes pa.gov Full guide: Pennsylvania DUI class guide
Pennsylvania PA Parenting class Court-ordered parent-education seminar (the name varies by county — e.g., "Our Children First," the "Generations Program" / "Able to Adjust," an "Educational Parenting Seminar," or "Education Program for Separated Parents") typically 4 hours (set by each county) Varies by court See guide pacourts.us Full guide: Pennsylvania parenting class guide
South Carolina SC Anger management Court-ordered anger management (South Carolina has no single statewide-named anger-management program).
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In domestic-violence (DV, formerly "criminal domestic violence"/CDV) cases the court instead orders completion of a "domestic violence intervention program designed to treat batterers" — a Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) approved by the Circuit Solicitor and meeting SCDPPPS standards — which is a separate, longer, regulated program, not a generic anger-management class.

 Generic court-ordered anger management length is set by the judge's order (commonly around 8, 12, or 26 hours/sessions).
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A domestic-violence Batterer Intervention Program is fixed by SCDPPPS standards at a minimum of 26 weeks of weekly group sessions lasting at least 90 minutes each (intake, orientation, and exit sessions do not count toward the 26 weeks), and more than four absences leads to termination.

 Varies by court See guide dppps.sc.gov Full guide: South Carolina anger management guide
South Carolina SC DUI / DWI Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP)
  • ADSAP assessment: At enrollment
  • ADSAP education (Prime For Life / "PRI"): Commonly a 16-hour group education program (per county program information)
  • Education plus treatment: Varies by assessment; most finish by the end of their suspension, but it can take up to 12 months
 Mostly in-person Yes bhdd.sc.gov Full guide: South Carolina DUI class guide
Texas TX Anger management Court-ordered anger management (Texas courts use no single standardized name — it is generally just called "court-ordered" or "court-approved anger management").
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In domestic/family-violence cases, courts instead order the state-accredited Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP), which is a separate, longer, regulated program — not a generic anger-management class.

 Generic court-ordered anger management is commonly ordered in blocks of about 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, or up to 36 hours, depending on the specific court order (there is no statewide standard length).
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A BIPP (family-violence cases) is much longer: a minimum of roughly 18 to 24+ weekly group sessions (frequently cited as at least ~36 hours total), and some counties require more.

 Varies by court See guide tdcj.texas.gov Full guide: Texas anger management guide
Texas TX Domestic violence / batterer intervention Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP), accredited by TDCJ-CJAD A minimum of roughly 18 to 24 or more weekly group sessions (frequently cited as at least about 36 hours total); some counties require more.
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Follow the number in your order.

 Varies by court See guide tdcj.texas.gov Full guide: Texas DV / batterer intervention guide
Texas TX DUI / DWI DWI Education Program
  • DWI Education Program (DWIE): 12 hours
  • DWI Intervention Program (DWII): Minimum 30 hours
  • Drug Offender Education Program (DOEP): 15 hours
  • Alcohol Education Program for Minors: 6 hours
 Online OK (approved) Varies tdlr.texas.gov Full guide: Texas DUI class guide
Texas TX Parenting class Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course 4 hours (statutory minimum); the statute caps the course at 12 hours, and most court-accepted courses run about 4 hours. Online OK (approved) See guide txcourts.gov Full guide: Texas parenting class guide
Utah UT Divorce education Divorce Education Course and Divorce Orientation Course About 3 hours (two courses)
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About 3 hours total — the Divorce Orientation Course is ~1 hour and the Divorce Education Course ~2 hours.

 Online OK (approved) Yes — USU Extension is the only approved online provider See guide utcourts.gov Full guide: Utah divorce education guide
Virginia VA Domestic violence / batterer intervention Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), also called a Batterer Intervention Program (BIP), certified by the Virginia Batterer Intervention Program Certification Board Set by risk level under the June 2025 standards: low-risk participants complete at least 36 hours over 24 weeks; moderate- and higher-risk participants at least 54 hours over 36 weeks (some programs also offer 78 hours over 52 weeks).
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Group sessions are at least 90 minutes. Older materials citing 18 weeks are out of date.

 Varies by court See guide vabipboard.org Full guide: Virginia DV / batterer intervention guide
Virginia VA DUI / DWI Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)
  • Intake and screening: One intake appointment
  • ASAP education classes: 10 hours (2-hour sessions, once a week for 5 weeks)
  • Treatment referral: Varies by provider and plan
 In-person only Yes vasap.virginia.gov Full guide: Virginia DUI class guide
Washington WA Anger management Court-ordered anger management (no single state-standardized curriculum or state-approved provider list).
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In domestic-violence cases Washington instead orders state-certified Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment (DVIT) — the state's regulated batterer-intervention track, formerly called "domestic violence perpetrator treatment" — which is legally distinct from a generic anger-management class.

 Generic anger-management orders commonly run 8, 12, 26, or 52 hours/sessions, set by the judge or probation department based on the offense and history — always read your court order for the exact number.
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Court-ordered DVIT is a separate, much longer program: a minimum of six months up to about eighteen months of weekly group treatment.

 Varies by court See guide dshs.wa.gov Full guide: Washington anger management guide
Washington WA Domestic violence / batterer intervention State-certified Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment (DVIT) program Set by the participant's assessed level (WAC 388-60B-0420): Level One a minimum of 6 months, Level Two 9 months, Level Three 12 months, and Level Four 18 months — all consecutive weekly same-gender sessions. In-person only See guide dshs.wa.gov Full guide: Washington DV / batterer intervention guide
Washington WA DUI / DWI Alcohol/drug assessment + ADIS
  • Alcohol/drug assessment (evaluation): One appointment (testing + interview with a certified professional)
  • Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS): No less than 8 hours (a one-day class)
  • Substance use disorder treatment: Varies — outpatient or more intensive, per the assessment
 Mostly in-person Yes doh.wa.gov Full guide: Washington DUI class guide
Washington WA Parenting class Court-approved parenting seminar (parent education seminar) Typically about 4 hours (varies by county) Online OK (approved) See guide courts.wa.gov Full guide: Washington parenting class guide

How we built this table

This table is not written separately. Every row is generated from the same source-checked data behind our individual state guides — the anger management, domestic violence, DUI/DWI, parenting and divorce education directories — so the table and the guides cannot drift apart. Each guide lists the official court, agency and statute pages it was checked against; the “Official source” column links the state agency or court page for that requirement (or the official provider list where that is the closest official page).

We include an entry only once it meets our editorial standards, and the table updates automatically when a guide is updated or a new state is added. It currently holds 13 anger management, 14 domestic violence / batterer intervention, 16 DUI / DWI, 13 parenting class and 7 divorce education requirements. “See guide” means that field does not reduce to one value for that class type — the full guide explains it. Last updated .

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Prefer to browse one state at a time? These hubs list every court-ordered class guide we have published for a state, including county and program-level pages:

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A state gets a hub only once we've published guides for several class types there. If your state isn't listed, start from the class type you were ordered to complete — many more states are covered inside each directory:

Independent directory: NextStep Counseling is an independent information site — not a court, a government agency, or a class provider. Always confirm the exact class, format and an accepted provider with the court that ordered you before enrolling or paying.

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Frequently asked questions

Do court-ordered class requirements differ by state?

Yes. States use different program names, set different lengths, and have their own rules on whether an online class counts — and for some class types the individual court or probation department decides rather than the state. That is why a class accepted in one county can be rejected in the next. Use the table above to compare, then confirm with the court that ordered you.

Can I take a court-ordered class online?

It depends on the state and the class type. Of the 63 requirements in this table, 13 “Online OK (approved)”, 9 “Mostly in-person”, 29 “Varies by court”, 9 “In-person only” and 3 “Verify with your court”. Even where online is marked as accepted, it generally has to be a provider your court or state has approved — confirm the specific course with your court before you pay.

Is anger management the same as a domestic violence (batterer intervention) program?

No — the table lists them as separate class types. Anger management is usually ordered case by case, while domestic violence cases in many states call for a separate, longer, state-certified batterer intervention program, and a generic anger-management certificate generally will not satisfy that order. Check which one your paperwork names.

Where does this data come from, and how current is it?

Every row comes from the same source-checked data behind our individual state guides, which cite the official court, agency and statute pages they rely on. Only entries that meet our publishing standard are included, and the table rebuilds automatically whenever a guide is updated. The most recent review in this table was September 30, 2026.

Can I download this table?

Yes. The full table is available as a CSV file (https://nextstepcounseling.net/data/court-ordered-class-requirements.csv) and as JSON (https://nextstepcounseling.net/data/court-ordered-class-requirements.json). If you cite it, please link to this page as the source — and remember it is informational: the court that ordered you has the final word.

Written by Michelle Brown, Editor · Last reviewed · Checked against public court, DMV, and government sources. See our editorial standards.