Pennsylvania Custody Contempt Procedures refer to the legal process that is used to enforce a court-ordered custody arrangement when one parent violates the terms of a custody agreement. This procedure is typically used to address violations such as failure to attend scheduled visits, provide financial support, or follow the court-ordered custody arrangement. There are two main types of Pennsylvania Custody Contempt Procedures: civil and criminal. In civil contempt, the court seeks to enforce the court-ordered custody agreement and typically includes sanctions such as fines, imprisonment, or other remedies. Criminal contempt, on the other hand, is used to punish a parent who has already violated a court-ordered custody agreement and typically involves more serious sanctions such as jail time or fines. In both cases, the process starts with the filing of a Motion for Contempt (or Motion to Enforce). This is a formal request to the court to take action against the alleged violator of a custody agreement. The court will then review the motion and determine if there is sufficient evidence of a violation. Once the court has determined that there has been a violation, it will issue an Order of Contempt. This order outlines the consequences of the violation and can include a range of sanctions, depending on the severity of the violation. If the alleged violator fails to comply with the order, the court will typically issue a Bench Warrant for their arrest. This will initiate a criminal procedure, which could result in a period of imprisonment or fines. Overall, Pennsylvania Custody Contempt Procedures are used to enforce custody arrangements and punish parents who violate court-ordered agreements. Civil contempt is used to enforce the agreement, while criminal contempt is used to punish a parent who has already violated the agreement. The process starts with the filing of a Motion for Contempt, and if the alleged violator does not comply with the court order, a Bench Warrant may be issued for their arrest.