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The document is a 'Verified Motion and Affidavit for Citation for Contempt of Court' used in Colorado's District and Juvenile Courts. It outlines the process for a petitioner to request the court to hold another party in contempt for failing to comply with a court order. The document includes sections for detailing the specific order violated, the amount owed, circumstances indicating willful non-compliance, and requests for remedial or punitive sanctions. It also informs the accused party of their rights during contempt proceedings.

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What does it mean when you show contempt?

If a judge determines that they wish to hold a party in direct contempt, they must first declare that they find the person in contempt. Once a person is found in contempt, the judge then adds a punishment term. The punishment is mainly a fine or confinement in jail for a brief period of time.

Is being held in contempt bad?

Being found in contempt of a court order is extremely serious, and the sanctions imposed can be severe. The court will require clear and concrete evidence of willful disobedience of the court order.

What does it mean to be held in contempt?

Contempt of court, often referred to simply as contempt, is the crime of being disobedient to or disrespectful toward a court of law and its officers in the form of behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice, and dignity of the court.

What is acting in contempt?

The person who is not following the court order is called the contemnor. Common examples of a person acting in contempt of court include: Disregarding a court order to take or not take an action. Interfering with or harming parties or their witnesses during a case. Blocking or hindering the court in its duties.

What is an example of showing contempt?

Treating others with disrespect and mocking them with sarcasm and condescension are forms of contempt. So are hostile humor, name-calling, mimicking, and body language such as eye-rolling and sneering.