Rule-For-Contempt-24th-JDC-fillable.pdf

Forms are provided as a courtesy by the 24th Judicial District Court.
No representation or enrollment as counsel is expressed or implied.
Self-Represented Litigant
Rule for Contempt
This form is intended for litigants who:
 Wish to have another person found in contempt for
violating a judgment or order of the court.
Information you will need:

1. The docket number of the case this Rule for Contempt is
   related to.
2. The exact name and address of the other party in this matter
   that you will need to serve (or the other party’s counsel).
   Instructions:
   These instructions are meant to guide you through the process of filing a
   Rule for Contempt.
   This packet of forms is not legal advice and cannot take the place of the
   advice that a lawyer can give you. It is always best to speak with a lawyer
   before taking any legal action. When you represent yourself in court,
   you must follow all the proper procedures and the law. It is your
   responsibility to see your case through the whole process.
3. Be sure you have the correct form.
4. Read the instructions before you begin.
5. Fill in the blanks with 100% accurate information- any false statement
   made in court or written in a court document may constitute perjury.
6. Check all options that pertain to your situation.
7. Attach any supporting documentation (i.e. a doctor’s note) related to
   your request.
8. Once you have filled out your Petition/Rule, verify that all answers are
   correct and complete.
9. If you have trouble reading, writing, or understanding what is
   contained within this Rule for Contempt, seek help at
   ___________________.
   Forms are provided as a courtesy by the 24th Judicial District Court.
   No representation or enrollment as counsel is expressed or implied.
   _____________ 24th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
   (Petitioner)
   VERSUS DOCKET NUMBER: ____
   _____________ JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA
   (Defendant)
   FILED:_______ DEPUTY CLERK___________________

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RULE FOR CONTEMPT
NOW INTO COURT, comes (your name) who
respectfully represents that a judgment/order was issued on (date) in the case
titled v. (case name) which stated
(information about judgment).
Furthermore, , (name of the other party) has violated this
judgment/order and is in Contempt of Court for the following reasons:
.
Add additional pages if necessary.
Respectfully Submitted:
Signature: ____________
Name: _______________
Address: _____________
City, State Zip: ________
Telephone: ___________
Forms are provided as a courtesy by the 24th Judicial District Court.
No representation or enrollment as counsel is expressed or implied.
ORDER
Considering the foregoing rule, _________________ is hereby
ordered to appear before the Hearing Officer (if applicable) ________ on
the _ day of _______, 20___, at a.m./p.m.
In the event an objection is filed timely, _________________ is
hereby ordered to appear in Div. _ on the day of ____,
_ at ___ am/pm, to show cause why s/he should not be held in contempt
of court.
Or
(Leave blank. The Commissioner will fill this out if applicable.)
Considering the foregoing rule, ________________ is hereby
ordered to
appear before the Domestic Commissioner on the day of _____,
_ at ___ am/pm,
to show cause why s/he should not be held in contempt of court.
, Louisiana, this day of ___, 20___.

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Judge/Domestic Commissioner
PLEASE SERVE:
___________________ (Name)
___________________ (Address)

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___________________ (Phone Number)