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While contempt of court may be either civil or criminal contempt, there is no "degree" in the same way that there are degrees of crimes in general. It is uniquely withing the jurisdiction of the court in which the contempt occurs to determine an appropriate punishment or remedy for either civil or criminal contempt. In a way, as far as contempt of court goes, the court truly is judge, jury and executioner.

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Contempt of court if contempt is stopped can it be stopped?

Yes. Contempt of court is a tool for a judge to force compliance with the judge's wish. Generally once you do what the judge wants, the contempt charge will be dismissed. Incidentally, in many states Contempt of Court is the only crime with no maximum penalty. You can spend the rest of your life in jail one day at a time.


What is the Fine for Contempt in court?

What is the fine for contempt in court in Louisiana civil court?


Contemt of court?

Contempt of Court is issued when a person has been hiding evidence from the court that could have helped them to solve the crime or civil case. Their only issued if the person has been asked by the court if they have any evidence for them if the person who has been asked replies no but knows that he has evidence he will be issued a Contempt of Court.


Why is Giles Corey arrested?

Contempt of the court


Can child support turn to a criminal case in Arizona?

As it's a crime to be in Contempt of Court, yes. see link


Will a contempt of court show up on an employment criminal background check?

Yes. Most charges for "contempt of court" are for failure to appear on a citation or other court appearance. Contempt of court is a criminal offense and does appear on a criminal history check.Additional: the above is true when referring to CRIMINAL contempt of court. However, CIVIL contempt will not appear on your rap sheet.


Is contempt of court a felony or misdemeanor?

I have applied for a job that checks your background for felony and misdemeanor charges. I recently found that I have a contempt of court fine for a seat belt ticket in NJ. Is this a misdemeanor?


What is a charge issued by a judge for conduct that defies the authority of the court?

"Contempt" or "Contempt of Court"


Will mother of children be in contempt if she had papers served for contempt on the father stating she does not want the children to have overnight visitation at fathers home and brings them anyway?

Contempt of court means the party has purposely disobeyed or ignored a court order. If the father disobeyed a court order the mother can file a motion that the court hold him in contempt of the court order.Any existing court orders are in effect until the contempt motion is heard by the court and a new order is issued.Mother is not in contempt of any court order.Contempt of court means the party has purposely disobeyed or ignored a court order. If the father disobeyed a court order the mother can file a motion that the court hold him in contempt of the court order.Any existing court orders are in effect until the contempt motion is heard by the court and a new order is issued.Mother is not in contempt of any court order.Contempt of court means the party has purposely disobeyed or ignored a court order. If the father disobeyed a court order the mother can file a motion that the court hold him in contempt of the court order.Any existing court orders are in effect until the contempt motion is heard by the court and a new order is issued.Mother is not in contempt of any court order.Contempt of court means the party has purposely disobeyed or ignored a court order. If the father disobeyed a court order the mother can file a motion that the court hold him in contempt of the court order.Any existing court orders are in effect until the contempt motion is heard by the court and a new order is issued.Mother is not in contempt of any court order.


What is the maximum punishment for contempt of court in Idaho?

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What does indirect civil contempt mean?

Direct contempt occurs in the presence of the court. Indirect contempt occurs outside the presence of the court, and Civil contempt often occurs indirectly.


Is jail Tim mandatory for contempt of court?

Jail time is not always mandatory for contempt of court. If a person has to go to jail will depend upon what the judge says about their contempt of court.