It was at that time, on February 12, that Harris' mother died in "extremely tragic circumstances", Ms Barnes said, adding that Harris believes she was murdered.
"Mr Harris became extremely concerned for his 16-year-old sister, (considering) the intense emotional circumstances," Ms Barnes.
Ms Barnes asked Judge Patrick Grace to order a psychiatric report "given the trauma he'd been through to determine where his psychological state was at following these very traumatic events".
However, Judge Grace said such a report would take eight weeks to prepare, and indicated he was considering a prison sentence that might finish about the same time, with an early release on parole.
"The other thing that comes into the equation is what happens in the meantime.
"He's taken off his bracelet and there's no suitable bail address," Judge Grace said.
The judge stood the matter down for Harris to consult with his lawyer, and when it was recalled Ms Barnes said Harris would no longer oppose the home detention cancellation.
Judge Grace cancelled the original home detention sentence and replaced it with seven months imprisonment.
He also sentenced Harris to three months imprisonment for the breach involving removing the bracelet, to be served concurrently.
The judge's sentence includes six months post-release conditions.
Nelson police yesterday confirmed they are still investigating the death of Tracey-Anne Harris, 43, in Nelson on February 12.
