Section 26-5-35

Proceedings upon failure of conservator to obey process to appear and file accounts and vouchers.

If a conservator fails to obey any process requiring him to appear and file his accounts and vouchers for a final or partial settlement, the court of probate may, by attachment, compel his appearance and may, if on appearance he refuses to file such accounts and vouchers or to show good cause for his omission, imprison him for a period not exceeding six months.

(Code 1886, §2472; Code 1896, §2357; Code 1907, §4447; Code 1923, §8220; Code 1940, T. 21, §150; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)