QUESTION
What happens after the Magistrate approved remedial and punitive contempt?
Asked on Sep 12th, 2012 on Divorce - Colorado
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I filed a motion for contempt. The Magistrate approved remedial and punitive contempt. There was no court date set. I was ordered to serve him in fourteen days and have hired a process server to do so.
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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These are not terms in California law. Consult a lawyer in your state.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 8:33 PM
Michael Paul Vollandt
I am not familiar with your language. Is this a Federal Magistrate?
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 11:46 PM
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John E. Kirchner
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Your posting appears contradictory or you misunderstand the situation. It sounds like all that has happened is that the Magistrate issued a citation for contempt - he did not "approve" anything yet. The citation is basically a directive to the offending party requiring him to appear and court and demonstrate to the court why he is not in contempt. The citation should have listed a date for that appearance and at that date when he shows up the magistrate will schedule a trial date.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 3:47 PM