Contempt

Rev. 05/08/19
MOTION FOR CONTEMPT
 
Overview:
 
A motion for contempt is filed when a party is deemed to have failed to abide by an order or regulation of the court. FRBP 9020 governs contempt proceedings and references FRBP 9014 which governs contempt proceedings filed by the United States Trustee or party in interest. A motion for contempt may be filed in conjunction with a motion for sanctions.
 
This filing should be accompanied by the Motion and Proposed Order.  When required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-3, a Certificate of Service must also be filed.
 
For order format, please see Proposed Orders
 
 
Codes, Rules and Forms:

Bankruptcy Code:

None

Bankruptcy Rule:

9014; 9020

Local Rule:

9073-1(b)(2)(c)

Local  Form:

None

CM/ECF Event(s):
 
            Motions/Applications, Contempt
 
 
I.     Noticing:
 

       A.       Type:                Hearing Required - 21 day language

       B.       Who Serves:    Clerk

       C.       Service:           D, DA, T and/or UST, L20, COMM, P