This section of Pennsylvania law outlines penalties for noncompliance with support orders and failure to appear in court related to domestic relations. It specifies contempt charges, potential punishments including fines, imprisonment, and probation, and details conditions for release. The laws aim to enforce support obligations and ensure court appearances in family law cases.
Penalties include up to six months of imprisonment, a fine up to $500, or probation for up to six months.
They can be held in contempt and face penalties such as imprisonment for up to six months, a fine up to $1,000, or probation for up to one year.
Yes, an order for release will specify conditions that must be fulfilled, such as complying with the support order.
These provisions apply specifically to contempt related to failure to appear and support order noncompliance under Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations.