Contempt

[RemitAdvice]

I would show for arraignment, this way Judge knows that you are not going to let this drop. If he does not show up for arraignment then they may issue a warrant to appear.

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I didn't think I could do that....just show up??

Which means that if he is stopped for a traffic violation he could be held until court. They usually will not go out of their way to pick him up though. If he doesnt show for hearing 1 of 2 things can happen, Judge can do a continuance or he/she can do an order.

What would be the reasons for the continuance and what would the 'order' be?

I would place my child support with this man in the system because then they can handle this for you completely.

If by 'the system' you mean local DCSE, then I have. The individual assigned to this particular case is either extremely busy, or on a lengthy vacation as no calls/messages have been returned.

 

[RemitAdvice]

I would definitely show up for the arraignment. Courts are busy and a lot of judges figure that if the person can't be bothered to show up for the arraignment that they're not going to show up for the hearing, so why bother scheduling it? Besides, the facts are pretty clear. There is a court order. Ex did not file for a modification. Payment was not made. Could go directly to a court order.

Ok, I'll get the time and courtroom # and go.

Thanks y'all.

 

[RemitAdvice]

I'm still stunned. The contempt hearing was yesterday. The NCP was sentenced to SIX MONTHS in jail. All but 90 days suspended.

And to be honest, that's all I remember. I couldn't believe it when it was happening and I missed part/all of the instructions the judge gave him in order to be released.

He mentioned that he may appeal the decision, but he would have to pay something and mentioned $2k...

But I have no idea what his purge may be or what, if anything, he will be able to pay to get out of jail sooner and what, if anything, will ensure that he will serve the entire 6 months.

How do I find out the terms of his incarceration??

Furthermore, I had A LOT of trouble out of my X when I left him and had a previous protection order against him and several charges of trespassing and harassment, but no convictions. I know, without a doubt, that he will cause trouble upon his release. Is it possible to receive a protection order for it? Can I at least be notified of his release?

I was thinking about it last night and wigged myself out about it to the point that I called the jail just to make sure he was still in there...and he was...But now I'm kind of a nervous wreck thinking about him getting out and exacting revenge. Any suggestions on how to protect my family and my property against him?

 

[mistoffolees]

I'm still stunned. The contempt hearing was yesterday. The NCP was sentenced to SIX MONTHS in jail. All but 90 days suspended.

And to be honest, that's all I remember. I couldn't believe it when it was happening and I missed part/all of the instructions the judge gave him in order to be released.

I'm stunned, too. 3 months in jail for non-payment.

Not that he doesn't deserve it, but there's a problem in our system when lots of deadbeat parents get away with murder and another one gets locked up for months. It would be far more effective if deadbeats could count on a relatively standard punishment.

I was thinking about it last night and wigged myself out about it to the point that I called the jail just to make sure he was still in there...and he was...But now I'm kind of a nervous wreck thinking about him getting out and exacting revenge. Any suggestions on how to protect my family and my property against him?

If you have any reason to suspect violence (if he has made any threats, for example), then ask the court for a no-contact order. Meanwhile, if you don't have an alarm system on your house, seriously consider one.

 

[RemitAdvice]

I really wasn't expecting it. I was thinking maybe a continuance and an ultimatum from the big J or restricting his license, but....All told he was belligerent and hostile before the hearing and disrespectful to the judge and DSCE attorney during. He was also caught in three lies regarding his employment status and eligibility. He also told the judge that he was registered with the VEC, and apparently, they have access to that and the judge confronted him about it.

He also mimed slitting his throat while he was being cuffed and led out.

What about the possibility of appeal? What does that mean/entail?

Yes, I have a monitored alarm system covering each exit/entry point on the house. I also have motion sensitive lights and have given great thought to installing an infrared camera as I live alone.

VA doesn't have 'no contact' orders, at least not that I can find. There's protective order, but I have to be in fear for my life in order to get one.

I'm also thinking that his folks or one of his girlfriends may pay the purge to get him out and then there will really be hell to pay.

 

[mistoffolees]

I really wasn't expecting it. I was thinking maybe a continuance and an ultimatum from the big J or restricting his license, but....All told he was belligerent and hostile before the hearing and disrespectful to the judge and DSCE attorney during. He was also caught in three lies regarding his employment status and eligibility. He also told the judge that he was registered with the VEC, and apparently, they have access to that and the judge confronted him about it.

He also mimed slitting his throat while he was being cuffed and led out.

What about the possibility of appeal? What does that mean/entail?

Yes, I have a monitored alarm system covering each exit/entry point on the house. I also have motion sensitive lights and have given great thought to installing an infrared camera as I live alone.

VA doesn't have 'no contact' orders, at least not that I can find. There's protective order, but I have to be in fear for my life in order to get one.

I'm also thinking that his folks or one of his girlfriends may pay the purge to get him out and then there will really be hell to pay.

Was he facing you when he mimed slitting his throat? If there is some legitimate reason to fear for your safety (threats, seeing him purchase a gun, whatever), I would immediately ask for a protection order.