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01ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02CASE INFORMATION
03TYPE OF ORDER VIOLATED
04SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS ALLEGED
Add each specific act of contempt. Be specific — include date, what was violated, and amount owed (for support violations).
05RELIEF SOUGHT
Select all relief requested.
SELECTED COUNTY
— Select above —
⚠ CONTEMPT — ACT QUICKLY
Contempt motions are time-sensitive. Laches (delay) can be a defense. Document every violation and file as soon as possible after discovering non-compliance.
CONTACT BARKER RICHARDSON →CONTEMPT IN NC — KEY RULES
- Contempt requires willful disobedience of a court order — inability to comply is a complete defense
- Civil contempt (coercive): respondent is jailed until they comply — up to 30 days per G.S. 5A-21
- Criminal contempt (punitive): fine up to $500 or jail up to 30 days as punishment for past disobedience
- Respondent must be served with the motion and OSC before any hearing
- Bring copies of all missed payments, text messages, and documentation to the hearing
- For DVPO violations, consider calling law enforcement — violation of a DVPO is also a criminal misdemeanor (G.S. 50B-4.1)
STATUTORY REFERENCE
G.S. 5A-23Civil contempt procedure
G.S. 5A-11Criminal contempt
G.S. 50-13.9Child support enforcement
G.S. 50B-4.1DVPO violation (criminal)
G.S. 5A-21Civil contempt — 30 day cap