CT · rules
Conn. Practice Book § 1-21A
Civil Contempt
The violation of any court order qualifies for
criminal contempt sanctions. Where, however, the
dispute is between private litigants and the purpose for judicial intervention is remedial, then the
contempt is civil, and any sanctions imposed by
the judicial authority shall be coercive and nonpunitive, including fines, to ensure compliance and
compensate the complainant for losses. Where
the violation of a court order renders the order
unenforceable, the judicial authority should consider referral for nonsummary criminal contempt
proceedings.
History
(Adopted June 28, 1999, to take effect Jan. 1, 2000.)
Provenance
- Source
- jud.ct.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
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