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A peace bond (or "recognizance") is a court order requiring the person to whom it is directed to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It may be issued as a way of resolving a conflict between two individuals (e.g. neighbours, spouses, former spouses) and can be in effect for up to 12 months.
Under the Criminal Code, any person who fears on reasonable grounds that another person will cause personal injury to him or her or to his or her spouse or child, or damage his or her property can apply for a peace bond by laying an information before a justice of the peace. A peace bond may be issued by any judge - including a municipal court judge - or a justice of the peace.
A peace bond may be obtained by consulting a lawyer for assistance in the laying of an information, or by completing the form available at the court office of the Criminal Division of the Court of Québec in the nearest courthouse. Preparing a detailed summary of all the incidents giving rise to the application will facilitate establishing that a peace bond is needed.
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