CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Enforcement
......Contempt
.........Procedure/Rights of Citee
............Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
 7 Cards On This Topic:
  • Burden of proof in contempt cases.
  • Ability to comply with support order not element of contempt to be proven beyond reasonable doubt; it is affirmative defense which must be proven by preponderance of evidence.
  • All elements of contempt must be proved beyond reasonable doubt, court cannot rely on inferences or presumptions.
  • In contempt proceeding, movant bears burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
  • Citee in contempt proceeding may not be found guilty unless such is proven beyond reasonable doubt.
  • Finding of guilt in contempt proceeding must be supported by proof beyond reasonable doubt.
  • Finding of guilt in contempt proceeding must be supported by proof beyond reasonable doubt.


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