An Illinois Contempt Order is a civil court order issued by an Illinois court to enforce a prior court order or to punish a party for contempt of court. The purpose of a contempt order is to compel a party to comply with the court’s orders and to ensure that justice is served. There are two main types of contempt orders in Illinois: Criminal Contempt and Civil Contempt. Criminal Contempt is when a party has disobeyed a court order and is immediately punishable by fine or imprisonment. Civil Contempt is when a party has disobeyed a court order and is subject to a court-ordered remedy or sanction. Civil Contempt Orders in Illinois are used to enforce court orders, such as child support, alimony, and visitation orders or to compel a party to comply with discovery orders.
An Illinois Contempt Order is a civil court order issued by an Illinois court to enforce a prior court order or to punish a party for contempt of court. The purpose of a contempt order is to compel a party to comply with the court’s orders and to ensure that justice is served. There are two main types of contempt orders in Illinois: Criminal Contempt and Civil Contempt. Criminal Contempt is when a party has disobeyed a court order and is immediately punishable by fine or imprisonment. Civil Contempt is when a party has disobeyed a court order and is subject to a court-ordered remedy or sanction. Civil Contempt Orders in Illinois are used to enforce court orders, such as child support, alimony, and visitation orders or to compel a party to comply with discovery orders.