Restraining Orders: In what situations can a bond for good behavior be issued?

Updated:

October 30, 2020

In what situations can a bond for good behavior be issued?

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.