Examples include disrupting court proceedings, interfering with attempts to obtain evidence, destroying evidence, disobeying a court order, and intimidating witnesses. A contempt order may address behavior both in and outside the courtroom, including public displays of disrespect toward the court.
In family law cases, the contempt proceeding must be initiated by filing and serving Judicial Council Form FL-410 (Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt), along with an Affidavit of Facts Constituting Contempt (Form FL-411 or FL-412).
You should make copies of all letters, emails and other papers that are related to your case. Bring two copies of everything with you to court - one for the judge and one for the other party. If you have witnesses who have first-hand, personal knowledge about the issue, bring those witnesses to court with you.
You don't need an attorney to file a Motion for Contempt, but it is a good idea to have one. If you decide to represent yourself, you can go to the courthouse that made the order and ask for help at the Court Service Center.
Visit the official website of the Orange County Superior Court and navigate to the Case Access section. Choose the relevant case type (Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Probate, or Small Claims). Agree to the terms and conditions to proceed with the search.
Most records can be accessed electronically on the Cal-Access website. Printouts or custom data exports may be requested by following the instructions found on our Data Processing Service Request web page. To obtain a copy of a domestic partnership record, submit a Special Filings Order Form (PDF).
Copies of documents for Family Law public records stored electronically can be ordered at any Superior Court of Orange County Justice Center via public computer terminals for the following cases: Dissolution/Legal Separation/Nullity cases from 1997 to date.
How can I obtain a copy of my divorce/paternity judgment or child support/custody and visitation orders? You can come in person or telephone the clerk at the court location where your case is filed for instructions on requesting a copy of your judgment and/or orders.
Call (714) 834-2500.