It is called remand
A 'preliminary hearing.' aka. a probable cause hearing.
If you appeared in court as scheduled, there should be a record of the hearing on file and accessible by the clerk of the court. The disposition of every hearing is recorded, so the result of your original hearing should be on file.
The preliminary hearing
To be called officially, as for a court case or a hearing.
Yes, it is possible to be arrested for not appearing at a civil hearing for wage garnishment. If you fail to attend a court-ordered hearing, the judge may issue a warrant for your arrest. It is important to comply with court orders and attend scheduled hearings to avoid legal consequences.
Yes, the charge would be Contempt of Court
Failing to follow a court order is called, Contempt of Court. You can be arrested, and if convicted serve jail time. Is this car worth going to jail over?
An initial appearance is a pretrial stage in which a defendant is brought before a lower court to be given notice of the charge/charges and advised of his/her constitutional rights. A preliminary hearing is in a felony case a pretrial stage at which a judge determines whether there is probable cause.
Circuit Court sometimes called Superior Court in some states. (court of original jurisdiction)
En banc
Rule 8. Defendant's Initial Appearance Before the District Court Following the Complaint or Tab Charge in Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Cases
Generally, no. However, she should have called the court to notify it of her situation. If this is a pattern of behavior she could risk losing custody. She should visit the court as soon as possible to determine if any orders were issued regarding the modification in her absence and to reschedule.