The Office of the Children's Lawyer brought a motion for a penalty after the respondent estate trustee was found in contempt for failing to pass accounts as ordered.
Despite being given 60 days to purge his contempt, the respondent failed to do so and only retained counsel two days before the penalty hearing.
Emphasizing the need for deterrence and respect for court orders, the court sentenced the respondent to five days imprisonment, granted an additional 60 days to purge the contempt, and ordered him to pay $2,500 in costs personally.
