An Oregon Ex Parte Motion to Show Cause Re: Contempt is a legal procedure used to hold someone in contempt of court for failure to comply with a court order. It is typically used when a court has issued a ruling or order and the respondent has failed to comply, or is in violation of the order. The motion can be filed by a party to the case, or by the court itself, and includes a request for a hearing to determine if the respondent should be found in contempt of court. There are two main types of Oregon Ex Parte Motion to Show Cause Re: Contempt: criminal contempt and civil contempt. Criminal contempt is a more serious offense and is punishable by a fine or jail time, while civil contempt is less serious and is usually remedied by a court order or payment of money. The motion includes a request for a hearing and a statement of facts outlining why the respondent is in contempt of the court order. The hearing is usually held in the presence of the respondent, who is given the opportunity to explain why they failed to comply with the court order. If the court finds the respondent in contempt, they may impose a fine, jail time, or other sanctions.