Peace Bonds
Peace Bonds in Canada
What is a Peace Bond?A peace bond is a criminal court order that sets out specific conditions to protect the safety or property of others.A judge can order that a peace bond be imposed if there is a reasonable fear that an individual will cause injury to another person, their family, or their property. Section 810 of the Criminal Code of Canada (the “Code”) ...
How can I remove a peace bond?
If you have been accused of a violent offence, your best chance of fighting a peace bond is before the peace bond is even signed. If you know that a peace bond is being sought and you would like to oppose it, it is in your best interests to contact a criminal defence lawyer who can help you make full and effective submission as ...
What conditions will I have if I sign a peace bond?
Once a peace bond is implemented, you will be obliged to comply with a number of conditions. If you fail to comply with the conditions stipulated by a peace bond, you will be charged with a serious criminal offence. In the event of a conviction for a breach, you will face a sentence of up to four years of time served in prison. Furthermore, ...
What are the different types of peace bonds in Canada?
In Canada there are more than one type of peace bond: statutory peace bonds issued in accordance with section 810 of the Criminal Code, and common law peace bonds. Statutory Peace Bonds or Peace Bonds Issued Under Section 810 of the Criminal Code: A statutory peace bond is a peace bond that is issued in accordance with section 810 of the Criminal Code. As ...
How will a peace bond affect my criminal record?
One of the most important things to know about a peace bond is that it is not a finding of guilt nor is it an admission of guilt. As such, you will not get a criminal record for signing a peace bond. In fact, when agreeing to sign a peace bond, it is not even necessary to admit to the facts of the case ...
What is a peace bond?
In Canada, a peace bond is an order made by a criminal court that requires an accused to comply with certain conditions for a set period of time. A peace bond can be ordered when an accused has been charged with a violent offence or is likely to commit a violent offence, and the Crown Prosecutor and the court are confident that the peace ...
