Rule 2.31. Enforcement of Court Order

Category: Rules of The Circuit Court -- Family Division Section: SECTION 1 -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

A.  General.  Any party may request that another party be found in contempt for violating an order of the Court by way of motion or petition, as the case may require.

            B.  Requirements.

                (1)  Open cases.  When a contempt action is brought in an open case, a proper filing includes: A Motion for Contempt that explains what court order is believed to have been violated; what specific conduct is alleged to have occurred in violation of the court order; and what relief is being requested of the Court. No filing fee is required.  Notification to all parties may be accomplished by regular US mail.

                (2)  Closed cases.  When a contempt action is brought in a closed case, a proper filing includes:  A Petition for Contempt that explains

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