| Records show that he enrolled recognizances and contracts, and also issued writs commanding a sheriff to enforce them. |
| The recognizances, also known as peace bonds, are in effect for a 12-month period. |
| It is submitted that the certificates of default on the two recognizances in question are nullities because the justices failed to set out the reason for the default. |
| It records that he has an extensive criminal record, including threats, numerous failures to comply with recognizances and probation orders and three failures to appear. |
| The most common form of release was an undertaking to appear except in Toronto where recognizances are typically used. |
| The offender's criminal record is flagged for future reference when the individual is before the courts on subsequent charges or recognizances. |
