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12-863. Trial; Classification; Appeal

A. The trial as provided in section 12-862 may be by the court, or, upon demand of the person allegedly in contempt, shall be by a jury as upon a trial for a misdemeanor. B. Any person found in contempt is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. C. The fine shall be paid to the [...]

12-864.01. Proof of Contempt of Court

A. If a person is ordered to pay child support and there is proof that the person has failed to comply with the order together with proof that the order was made and was filed and served on that person or proof that the person was present in court at the time the order was [...]

12-864. Direct or Constructive Contempt; Punishment

Contempt committed in the presence of the court or so near thereto as to obstruct the administration of justice, and contempts committed by failure to obey a lawful writ, process, order, judgment of the court, and all other contempts not specifically embraced within this article may be punished in conformity to the practice and usage [...]

25-1202. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Child” means an individual, whether over or under the age of majority, who is or is alleged to be owed a duty of support by the individual’s parent or who is or is alleged to be the beneficiary of a support order directed to the parent. [...]

25-500. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Arrearage” means the total unpaid support owed, including child support, past support, spousal maintenance and interest. 2. “Business day” means a day when state offices are open for regular business. 3. “Child support guidelines” means the child support guidelines that are adopted by the state supreme [...]

25-381.08. Jurisdiction

Whenever any controversy exists between spouses which may, unless a reconciliation is achieved, result in the legal separation, dissolution or annulment of the marriage or in the disruption of the household, and there is any minor child of the spouses or either of them whose welfare might be affected thereby, the conciliation court shall have [...]