Can A Remedy Be Obtained Without Trial On A Criminal Charge?

In an appropriate situation, the court may instead impose a peace bond to be on good behaviour and keep the peace. It may or may not also restrict the spouse under the bond to keep away from the home or to keep away from an abused spouse or children. A peace bond usually lasts a year. If its terms are broken, the spouse may be put in jail.
A restraining order with terms and effect similar to a peace bond may be obtained without notice to an abusing spouse by the complainant going to family court. The court may grant a full or temporary restraining order and will usually require a copy of it to be given to the spouse against whom it has been made. Once obtained, a copy should be given to the local police office.

Q: What Will Happen If The Police Are Called?
A: You may call police either before or after you have gone to a shelter; Many police forces have a policy that they will lay charges in any domestic assault situation; … More
Q: What If Police Will Not Lay A Charge?
A: The complaining party can meet a justice of the peace they are usually found at any court house and give him or her information for a charge to be laid … More
Q: Would It Be Possible For An Abused Spouse Or Children To Remain In Their Home?
A: In a situation where an abusive spouse was arrested it would probably be safe to remain in the home. At first court appearance by the accused, the abused party could … More