The New York Affidavit in Support of an Order to Show Cause to Punish for Contempt (CIV-GP-23-I) is a legal document that is filed in New York State Supreme Court. This document is filed in order to ask the court to issue an order to show cause that would require an individual to appear in court and explain why they should not be punished for contempt. Contempt of court can be defined as a willful disregard for the authority of the court or a refusal to obey a court order. There are two types of New York Affidavit in Support of an Order to Show Cause to Punish for Contempt (CIV-GP-23-I). The first type is a Contempt Order to Show Cause that allows for the punishment of an individual for contempt. The second type is a Contempt Notice of Hearing that requires an individual to appear in court to explain why they should not be punished for contempt. The Affidavit in Support of an Order to Show Cause to Punish for Contempt (CIV-GP-23-I) must include the name of the party who is filing the Affidavit, the name of the party who is accused of contempt, the facts that support the allegation of contempt, and the relief requested. The Affidavit must be signed by the filing party and be accompanied by any supporting documentation. Once the Affidavit is filed, the court will issue the Order to Show Cause or Notice of Hearing as appropriate.