Larceny Act, 1861

Fine, and sureties for keeping the peace; in what cases.

117. Whenever any person shall be convicted of any indictable misdemeanor punishable under this Act, the court may, if it shall think fit, in addition to or in lieu of any of the punishments by this Act authorized, fine the offender, and require him to enter into his own recognizances, and to find sureties, both or either, for keeping the peace and being of good behaviour; and in case of any felony punishable under this Act the court may, if it shall think fit, require the offender to enter into his own recognizances, and to find sureties, both or either, for keeping the peace, in addition to any punishment by this Act authorized: Provided, that no person shall be imprisoned under this clause for not finding sureties for any period exceeding one year.

[S. 118 rep. 55 & 56 Vict. c. 19. (S.L.R.)]