What is the difference between a peace bond, a restraining order and a protective order?
A peace bond is issued to guarantee that the person named on the bond will “keep the peace.” If he commits any violent act while he is under bond, he forfeits and must pay the amount ob the bond into the court. A restraining order is a directive from a judge telling a person not to do a certain thing. If he violates the order by doing this prohibited act, he can be found in contempt of court and can be jailed or fined. The time of incarceration and the amount of the fine is largely in the discretion of the judge. A protective order is a type of restraining order, issued to protect a certain person or group of persons, usually family members. If a person is committing acts of domestic violence against you and you get a protective order, it prohibits him from coming near you and puts whatever other restrictions on him that the judge thinks are needed to ensure the safety of you and your children. Q: How can I get a protective order? A: This is explained in detail in Section Two.
