committing said acts, shall be confiscated. In case of unintentional misdemeanors and
infractions, such items may not be confiscated unless the law states otherwise.
Article (31)
Illegally manufactured, sold or acquired items shall be confiscated even if not
belonging to the accused or if the legal action taken does not result in a conviction.
(3) Precautionary Bond
Article (32)
1. Precautionary bond is the deposition of money or public securities or the provision
of an insurance contract to guarantee the good behavior of the convict or in order
to safeguard against the commission of any crime.
2. A bond may be imposed for at least one year and not more than three years unless
the law contains a special provision which provides otherwise.
3. In the judgment the court shall define the amount that has to be deposited or the
amount that has to be guaranteed in the insurance contract or by the guarantor,
provided that such amount is not less than five dinars (JD5) or more than two
hundred dinars (JD200).
Article (33)
A precautionary bond my be imposed:
1. When a verdict is issued in threats cases
2. When a verdict is issued in incitement to commit a felony, which did not
materialize
3. If there is a fear that the convicted person will harm the victim or one of his / her
family members or their property
Article (34)
1. The bond shall be canceled, the insurance amount is returned and the guarantor is
released of his / her obligations if during the probation period the act meant to be
prevented did not occur.
2. If the before mentioned act was committed then the bond amount shall be
collected and allocated to personal compensations, fees and fines. Remaining
balance shall be confiscated for the benefit of the government.
(4) Closure of a Business Place
Article (35)
1. A sentence to close a business place where the offence was committed by the
owner or with his complicity may be issued for a minimum period of one month
and a maximum of one year if the law explicitly provides for it.
2. The closure of a business place as a result of the commission of criminal acts or
acts against morality shall prohibit the convicted person or any member of his/her
family or any other person who rented or owned the place, from pursuing the
same business in the place.
3. Such prohibition shall not include the owner of the premises and anyone who has
rights over such premises as long as they are not involved in the commission of
the crime.
(5) Suspension or Dissolution of a Legal Entity