The Iowa Affidavit to Start Contempt Proceedings (494.80 KB) is a legal document used by an individual to initiate a case of contempt against another party. Contempt is a legal term for when a person fails to comply with a court order. This document is used to inform the court of the contemptuous behavior and to begin the process of enforcing the court order. The Iowa Affidavit to Start Contempt Proceedings (494.80 KB) includes information about the petitioner (the person filing the affidavit) and the respondent (the person against whom the contempt is being alleged). It also includes information about the court order that was violated, the dates of violation, and any additional evidence that supports the claim of contempt. There are two main types of Iowa Affidavit to Start Contempt Proceedings (494.80 KB): Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. Civil Contempt is used when a person fails to comply with a court order, but the violation does not rise to the level of a criminal offense. Criminal Contempt, on the other hand, is used when a person willfully and intentionally violates a court order and is punishable by a fine or jail time.