Q: Can a court mandate anger management if a person has not gone through probation or had explicit orders from said court.
My boyfriend was sent to magistrate for a case. Was told to stay off of fb acct because of filing false report and have no contact w person. Got letter in mail stating proof of anger management. No such program information was provided at time of appointment. What course of action is necessary?
A:
Is there another magistrate hearing or date to go back?
I would politely contact the court (in person), and simply inquire about the anger management. They may just clear up the issue and solve your problem. Or they may tell you that the magistrate put notes in the file that your boyfriend has to complete some program. If that's the case DO IT.
The classes are easy and if the result is no criminal case, no criminal record, case dismissed. . . it's a win win.
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