Motion Of Contempt With Graphical Method
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In Colorado, you can be found to be in contempt of court if you violate a court order or you willfully disrupt the ability of the court to carry out its functions. Judges have broad discretion to impose penalties that can include fines and up to six months of jail time.
After filing, the motion must be served to the opposing party, providing them with an opportunity to respond. The court then schedules a hearing where both parties present their arguments. Proving contempt of court requires clear and convincing evidence that the respondent has willfully violated a court order.
Upon responding to a motion for contempt, a defendant may either lodge a defense or he or she may purge the contempt by complying with the court's order and remedying any past due support obligations. The defendant responds by filing an answer. The answer may contain defenses against the contempt action.
The criminal offense of contempt of Congress sets the penalty at not less than one month nor more than twelve months in jail and a fine of not more than $100,000 or less than $100.
You must explain what the other party has failed to do. This form must be signed before a notary public and a copy must be furnished to the other party by mail, fax and mail, or hand delivery. If you want to be sure of service, the motion should be personally served by a sheriff or process server.