Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

Marginal note:Performance of duties by imprisoned bankrupt

160 Where a bankrupt is undergoing imprisonment, the court may, in order to enable the bankrupt to attend in court in bankruptcy proceedings at which his personal presence is required, to attend the first meeting of creditors or to perform the duties required of him under this Act, direct that the bankrupt be produced in the protective custody of a sheriff or other duly authorized officer at such time and place as may be designated, or it may make such other order as it deems proper and requisite in the circumstances.