Restraining Orders

Here are some examples of where a bond for good behavior can be issued:

• where a crime has occurred, but the victim is reluctant to pursue criminal prosecution;
• where probable cause exists for cross-warrants against both parties;
• where probable cause exists for the crime of terroristic threats but there is no corroboration that would be required for a conviction;
• where stalking of a former domestic partner is combined with a history of past violence;
• where the seriousness of the criminal conduct does not yet warrant prosecution, but some action is needed to prevent escalation;¹
• where there has been harassment or harassing phone calls; and
• where there has been physical or verbal contact of an insulting nature.²

Note: These are examples given by two counties in Georgia but other counties may issues bonds in different situations.

¹ See, for example, Carroll County’s website and Effingham County’s website
² See, for example, Effingham County’s website