Minnesota Order To Show Cause and Appear (Contempt) is an order issued by a court which requires a person to appear before the court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt. This order is typically issued when a person has failed to obey a court order or comply with the terms of a court order. This type of order is commonly used in Minnesota family law cases when one party does not comply with a court order regarding child support payments, spousal maintenance payments, or other financial obligations. There are two types of Minnesota Order To Show Cause and Appear (Contempt): criminal contempt and civil contempt. In criminal contempt, the court may impose a fine or jail time on the person who is found to be in contempt. In civil contempt, the court may order the person to comply with the court order or to pay a penalty for non-compliance.