Good Behavior
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
Conduct authorized by law. Surety of good behavior may be demanded from any person who is justly suspected, upon sufficient grounds, of intending to commit a crime or misdemeanor. Surety for good behavior is somewhat similar to surety of the peace, but the recognizance is more easily forfeited, and it ought to be demanded with greater caution; Com. v. Davies, 1 Binn. (Pa.) 98; 14 Viner, Abr. 21; Dane, Abr. As to what is a breach of good behavior, see State v. Bell, 2 Mart. N. S. (La.) 683; Hawk. Pl. Cr. b.
1, c. 61, s. 6; 1 Chitty, Pr. 676.
See Surety of the Peace. A judge holding office for life also holds it during good behavior, dum se bene gesserit.