New York Life Skills
New York courts order life skills as part of sentencing, plea agreements, or Adjournments in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD). Our online life skills class is accepted by New York courts statewide including New York City (all 5 boroughs), Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, Westchester, Erie (Buffalo), Monroe (Rochester), and all 62 counties.
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Nationally Recognized
This online Life Skills is recognized throughout the United States and satisfies court, legal, probation, parole, and employment requirements.
Our course instructor is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). View our Course Instructor's credentials and designations.
Easily Accessible
Our Life Skills is 100% online and self-paced, which allows you to start and stop at any time and as often as necessary to accommodate your schedule.
The course can also be taken on any device that has access to the Internet: desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. You can even start on one device and continue on another!
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Your Life Skills certificate comes backed by a 100% Acceptance Guarantee.
If your certificate is not accepted for any reason, contact us and let us know. We will work with your court or officer to resolve it.
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- โ Complete course material
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Is This Distance Learning Program Acceptable in New York?
In most cases, our online Life Skills is accepted by courts, probation officers, and employers in New York. However, in some cases the court or rules of a particular county may disallow distance learning. We recommend confirming with your specific court or probation officer before enrolling.
Your certificate is backed by a 100% Acceptance Guarantee. If your certificate is not accepted for any reason, we will work with your court or officer to resolve it. Simply contact us with written proof of decline.
New York Court-Ordered Life Skills Requirements
New York courts order life skills under various sections of the New York Penal Law. The most common charges requiring life skills include Assault in the Third Degree (PL ยง120.00), Menacing (PL ยง120.15), Harassment (PL ยง240.26), and Criminal Mischief (PL ยง145.00). life skills is frequently ordered as part of an ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal), which allows the charges to be dismissed if the defendant completes specified requirements.
New York City has its own court system with specific procedures. In NYC Criminal Court, life skills is commonly ordered as part of plea deals, ACDs, and conditional discharges. New York does not have a statewide standard for the number of hours โ the duration is set by the judge, typically ranging from 8 to 26 hours.
For domestic violence cases in New York, courts may order a Batterer's Accountability Program (BAP) in addition to or instead of life skills. If your court order specifically requires a BAP or domestic violence intervention program, verify with your attorney whether general life skills satisfies that requirement.
New York Penal Law Sections That Commonly Require Life Skills
PL ยง120.00 โ Assault in the Third Degree
Class A misdemeanor. Courts commonly order 8-16 hours of life skills as part of a conditional discharge or ACD.
PL ยง120.15 โ Menacing in the Third Degree
Class B misdemeanor. Courts frequently order 4-12 hours of life skills.
PL ยง240.26 โ Harassment in the Second Degree
Violation (not a crime). Courts often order 4-8 hours of life skills as part of an ACD.
PL ยง145.00 โ Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree
Class A misdemeanor. When anger-related, courts may order 8-16 hours of life skills.
PL ยง240.20 โ Disorderly Conduct
Violation. Commonly used as a plea reduction with 4-8 hours of life skills.
New York Life Skills FAQs
Is online Life Skills accepted by New York City courts?
Yes. New York City Criminal Court and Supreme Court generally accept online life skills certificates. Our certificate has been accepted by courts in all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. If your certificate is not accepted, we will work with your court or officer to resolve it ๏ฟฝ 100% Acceptance Guarantee.
What is an ACD in New York and does it require Life Skills?
An ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal) is a disposition where your case is adjourned for 6 months (or 1 year for family offenses). If you complete all conditions โ which frequently include life skills โ the charges are dismissed and sealed. ACDs are governed by CPL ยง170.55 and ยง170.56.
How many hours of Life Skills does New York require?
New York does not have a statewide standard. The number of hours is determined by the judge or as part of your plea agreement. Common durations include 8, 12, 16, and 26 hours. Check your specific court order or ACD conditions.
Can I do Life Skills online for a Long Island court order?
Yes. Nassau and Suffolk County courts on Long Island generally accept online life skills certificates. Our course has been accepted throughout the Second Judicial Department.
Is this distance learning program (online class) acceptable in my county?
Search for your county in New York below. Counties in green accept our online Life Skills. If your county is not listed or specifically rejects distance learning providers, contact us for guidance.
New York Court Directory
Browse 28 courts in New York that may order life skills classes as part of sentencing, probation, or diversion programs.
Browse New York Courts โIs This the Course I Am Required to Take?
The Life Skills has a number of different names but they all reference the same course requirement. If you have been instructed to take any one of the following courses then our online Life Skills may satisfy that requirement:
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โI took the life skills class as part of my court requirements. The material was actually engaging and I feel like I grew as a person. Well worth it.โ
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