The crown offered me a peace bond: what does this mean?

A peace bond is an order made by the Court that a person keep the peace and be of good behaviour. This order is usually in effect for a period of twelve months and can include other conditions, such as a no weapons or non-communication provision. A peace bond is not an admission of guilt or a finding of guilt.

If an accused person agrees to enter into a peace bond, their charges will be withdrawn at the request of the Crown. However, if this person fails to comply with the conditions of their peace bond, then their matter will return to Court and they could face additional charges. Therefore, it is advisable to seek legal advice before agreeing to enter into a peace bond. Contact our office if you would like to learn more about peace bonds.