McLean County, IL · McLean County
Petition for Adjudication of Indirect Civil Contempt: Payment Order
This petition asks the McLean County Circuit Court to require a defendant to explain why they should not be held in contempt for failing to follow a payment order.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of McLean County · McLean County, McLean County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- mcleancountyil.gov
- Blank form
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What this form is
A plaintiff uses this petition to ask the McLean County Circuit Court to address a defendant’s failure to make payments required by an existing court order. It asks for details about the payment order and missed payments, and requests that the defendant appear to show cause. The petition says a copy of the payment order must be attached and includes a plaintiff certification and a court order section.
Who needs it
A plaintiff seeking court action because a defendant has not made payments required by a payment order may use this petition.
How to submit it
The petition identifies the Circuit Court of McLean County and includes a court-use section, but does not give filing instructions. Submit it to the county court named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; the plaintiff certifies the statements under penalties of perjury, attaches the Payment Order, and signs and dates the petition.
How to submit this form
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Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Adjudication of Indirect Civil Contempt: Payment Order.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the case and payment details requested, then sign and date the plaintiff certification.
- 3
Attach the Payment Order
Include a copy of the Payment Order, as directed in the petition.
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Submit to the Court
Submit the petition to the Circuit Court of McLean County; check the county website for current filing details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does this petition ask the court to do?
- It asks the McLean County Circuit Court to require a defendant to appear and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for failing to follow a Payment Order.
- What attachment does the petition require?
- The petition states that a copy of the Payment Order must be attached.
- Do I need a notary for this petition?
- No. The plaintiff signs and certifies the statements under penalties of perjury; the petition does not include a notary block.
- How do I submit this petition?
- The form identifies the Circuit Court of McLean County but does not state filing instructions. Submit it to the county court named on the form and check the county website for current contact details.