Motion To Adjudicate Criminal Or Civil Contempt

MOTION TO ADJUDICATE CRIMINAL / CIVIL CONTEMPT. This form is used in the Domestic Violence Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to notify the court that a respondent has violated the terms of a previously issued court order. The petitioner completes this form to report specific incidents—referred to as “Counts”—detailing when, where, and how the respondent failed to comply with the court’s directive. The purpose of the motion is to request that the court schedule a hearing and issue a Notice of Hearing and Order to Appear, compelling the respondent to appear in court to answer the allegations of contempt. The form allows the petitioner to specify whether the motion is for civil or criminal contempt, depending on the nature of the violation. An attached Information Sheet collects personal and contact details for both the petitioner and the respondent, which assists the court and law enforcement in communication, case tracking, and service of process. www.FormsWorkflow.com