Contempt of court proceedings occurs when one of the opposing parties refuses or fails to follow through with a court order. An example most commonly seen within family law is when a parent refuses to pay court-ordered child support.
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Punitive Contempt seeks punishment by fine, jail time or both for offensive, discourteous conduct directed toward the authority and dignity of the court.
Remedial Contempt seeks to enforce compliance with a lawful order or force the offending individual to perform the requested action to the best of their ability.
Direct Contempt happens within the courtroom and usually with a judge present. An example of this would be refusing to display respect while under oath by refusing to communicate an attorney or judge.
Indirect Contempt occurs outside of the courtroom when the action or lack-of-action delays the resolution of a case. An example of indirect contempt could include withholding evidence in a case.
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