The Crown applied for forfeiture of an $81,000 bail surety pledged by the respondent, Cassidy Phillips, after her father, the accused, absconded shortly after being released on bail.
The respondent acknowledged the breach but sought a reduction, arguing she was manipulated and had acted diligently as a surety by reporting her father's disappearance.
The court considered the overarching principle of maintaining the proper functioning of the bail system and the seriousness of the breach, while also acknowledging the respondent's good faith efforts.
The court ordered a forfeiture of $60,000, representing a 25% reduction from the pledged amount.
