A peace bond is an order that a judge may pass under Section 810 of the Criminal Code of Canada, forcing a person to follow certain conditions for a year. This order is often used to settle criminal charges, when there is a kind of conjugal or neighbourhood relationship between the parties. A peace bond is sometimes an advantageous solution for the individual charged with a criminal offence, because it can involve the prosecutor withdrawing the criminal complaint.
The criteria governing the granting of a peace bond are described under Section 810 of the Criminal Code, which reads as follows: 810. 1) “Any person who fears on reasonable grounds that another person will commit a serious personal injury offence’’ to his spouse or common-law partner or his child or damage his property may lay information before a judge of the peace. Another person may lay the information on his behalf.
For further information, consult the peace bond link or contact Mr. Xavier Cormier, criminal defense lawyer.
