The hearing has three possible outcomes: 1) the complaint is dismissed, 2) the complaint is issued, or 3) the complaint is continued. If the complaining party fails to show probable cause, the complaint will be dismissed.
Bringing a motion by notice usually gives the other side weeks to respond and sets no real deadline for the court to make a decision. If the movant cannot wait weeks, she may submit an order to show cause, asking the court to set tight deadlines for a response and to make a decision.
A Show Cause hearing is a meeting to discuss why a person is non-compliant with a court order. The purpose of the meeting is to resolve the issue(s) of non-compliance.
Failure to comply with an order of court may be contempt of court. A motion to show cause is used to bring one party's failure to comply with a Court order to the Court's attention. The motion to show cause must be completely filled out and must be supported by an Affidavit.
except when made during a trial or hearingmust be in writing, unless the court permits the party to make the motion by other means. must state the grounds on which it is based and the relief or order sought. may be supported by affidavit.
A motion to show cause is used to bring one party's failure to comply with a Court order to the Court's attention. The motion to show cause must be completely filled out and must be supported by an Affidavit.
Except for motions made during a hearing or during trial, motions are required to be in writing. They must also be filed in court and served on the opposing party's attorney (or the party if not represented by counsel).
In some circumstances, you file a petition or a motion. The court has several complaint forms that you may use in drafting your complaint. The forms are available online and at the Pro Se Intake Unit. You may also write your own complaint without using a court form.
Except for motions made during a hearing or during trial, motions are required to be in writing. They must also be filed in court and served on the opposing party's attorney (or the party if not represented by counsel). If the motion is contested, the opposing attorneys will also file papers opposing the motion.