Rule To Show Cause (Indirect Civil Contempt) {174-256}

171-256 - RULE TO SHOW CAUSE (INDIRECT CIVIL CONTEMPT). This form is used in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in Lake County, Illinois, when a party petitions the court to compel another party to explain why they should not be held in contempt for violating a court order. The form initiates proceedings based on a verified petition alleging that a person has willfully failed to comply with a prior court order, such as those related to marriage, parentage, support, civil union, or allocation of parental responsibilities. Upon finding probable cause, the court orders the alleged violator to appear before a judge on a specified date and time to justify their actions. Failure to appear may result in the issuance of a writ of body attachment, which authorizes law enforcement to arrest the person. The form also outlines acceptable methods of service and requirements for proof of service. www.FormsWorkflow.com