What is a peace bond and how do I get one?
Last updated on August 1, 2024A peace bond is made under the Criminal Code of Canada.
A peace bond can protect you from anyone, including someone you have only dated, such as a boyfriend or ex-boyfriend.
You can get a peace bond if you are afraid the other person will hurt you or your children.
You can ask the police or RCMP for a peace bond. Or you can apply for one yourself.
The Legal Aid BC's Abuse & Family Violence web pages explain how and when people can apply for peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them.
Dial 911 in an emergency. If your community does not have 911 services, call your local police.
Check out these resources from Legal Aid BC:
Visit a Justice Access Centre:
Talk with a family justice counsellor at a Family Justice Centre.
- Visit Clicklaw and the Justice Education Society for legal information
- Contact the Lawyer Referral Service to consult a lawyer for up to 30 minutes for a small fee
- See MyLawBC for solutions to your legal problems
- Take a Parenting After Separation course
British Columbia has a central authority that assists left-behind parents whose children have been abducted across international borders.