Restraining Orders

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

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

¹ See, for example, Carroll County’s website