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Step 3. The peace bond hearing

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	The person may agree to enter into the peace bond and to the conditions presented. If that happens, then no evidence will be presented to the judge.		The person may agree to enter into the peace bond and to the conditions presented. If that happens, then no evidence will be presented to the judge.

	If the person does not agree to the peace bond, Crown counsel will then present evidence to the judge. This will typically involve you needing to testify (tell your story), indicating the reasons for your fear. You can have a lawyer represent you during the hearing, but you don’t have to.		If the person does not agree to the peace bond, Crown counsel will then present evidence to the judge. This will typically involve you needing to '''testify''' (tell your story), indicating the reasons for your fear. You can have a lawyer represent you during the hearing, but you don’t have to.

	At the end of the hearing, the judge will decide whether you have reasonable grounds to fear the other person. If the judge finds your fears are reasonable, they will order the peace bond.		At the end of the hearing, the judge will decide whether you have reasonable grounds to fear the other person. If the judge finds your fears are reasonable, they will order the peace bond.

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Elena Renderos moved page Peace Bonds and Assault Charges (No. 217) to Peace Bonds and Assault Charges: Removing recording numbers from page names

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	If someone threatens to hurt you or damage your property, a peace bond can offer protection. Learn how they work, and the steps involved in applying for a peace bond.		If someone threatens to hurt you or damage your property, a '''peace bond''' can offer protection. Learn how they work, and the steps involved in applying for a peace bond.

	==Understand your legal rights==		==Understand your legal rights==
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	:Web: [https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=20 legalaid.bc.ca]		:Web: [https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=20 legalaid.bc.ca]


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	If someone threatens to hurt you or damage your property, a peace bond can offer protection. Learn how they work, and the steps involved in applying for a peace bond.		If someone threatens to hurt you or damage your property, a peace bond can offer protection. Learn how they work, and the steps involved in applying for a peace bond.

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	Depending on the situation, a person can be charged with "assault", "assault with a weapon", "assault causing bodily harm", or "aggravated assault". A charge of assault causing bodily harm, for example, might be laid if you need medical treatment for your injuries.		Depending on the situation, a person can be charged with "assault", "assault with a weapon", "assault causing bodily harm", or "aggravated assault". A charge of assault causing bodily harm, for example, might be laid if you need medical treatment for your injuries.

	See our information on [[Charging Someone with a Criminal ~~Offense~~ (~~Script~~ 215)\|charging someone with a criminal offence (no. 215)]] for the steps involved in pursuing an assault charge.		See our information on [[Charging Someone with a Criminal Offence (No. 215)\|charging someone with a criminal offence (no. 215)]] for the steps involved in pursuing an assault charge.

	===If a person disobeys a peace bond===		===If a person disobeys a peace bond===
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Drew Jackson moved page Peace Bonds and Assault Charges (Script 217) to Peace Bonds and Assault Charges (No. 217): align with new Dial-A-Law website

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Drew Jackson: /* Step 3. The peace bond hearing */

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	===Step 3. The peace bond hearing===		===Step 3. The peace bond hearing===
	If the person refuses to sign the peace bond, there will be a '''peace bond hearing''' before a judge. At the hearing, you will need to '''testify''' (tell your story), indicating the reasons for your fear. You can have a lawyer represent you during the hearing, but ~~this is not required~~.		If the person refuses to sign the peace bond, there will be a '''peace bond hearing''' before a judge. At the hearing, you will need to '''testify''' (tell your story), indicating the reasons for your fear. You can have a lawyer represent you during the hearing, but you don’t have to.

	At the end of the hearing, the judge will:		At the end of the hearing, the judge will:

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	If someone threatens to hurt you or damage your property, a peace bond can ~~protect you~~. Learn how they work, and the steps involved in applying for a peace bond.		If someone threatens to hurt you or damage your property, a peace bond can offer protection. Learn how they work, and the steps involved in applying for a peace bond.

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	As well, '''anyone''' can apply for a peace bond against another person. If you are afraid a person will hurt you or your family or damage your property, you can go to court to ask for a peace bond.		As well, '''anyone''' can apply for a peace bond against another person. If you are afraid a person will hurt you or your family or damage your property, you can go to court to ask for a peace bond.

	===~~Who~~ can apply for a peace bond===		===You can apply for a peace bond against anyone===
	~~Anyone can apply for a peace bond under [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-46/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-46.html#sec810_smooth section 810 of the ''Criminal Code''].~~

	~~You~~ can apply for a peace bond against anyone. It could be a partner or family member. But it doesn't have to be someone you were in a relationship with. For example, you could apply for a peace bond against a neighbour or co-worker.		Under [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-46/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-46.html#sec810_smooth section 810] of the ''Criminal Code'', you can apply for a peace bond against anyone. It could be a partner or family member. But it doesn't have to be someone you were in a relationship with. For example, you could apply for a peace bond against a neighbour or co-worker.

	To get a peace bond, you must prove you have a '''reasonable fear''' the other person will:		To get a peace bond, you must prove you have a '''reasonable fear''' the other person will:

Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page Applying for a Peace Bond and Filing Assault Charges (Script 217) to Peace Bonds and Assault Charges (Script 217): Adjusting page title to reflect new Dial-A-Law page title

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Drew Jackson moved page Applying for a Peace Bond and Filing Assault Charges (Script 217) to Peace Bonds and Assault Charges (Script 217): Adjusting page title to reflect new Dial-A-Law page title

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