West Virginia § 48-14-501 - Commencement of contempt action.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 48-14-501 — Commencement of contempt action., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-14-501. Commencement of contempt action.
In addition to or in lieu of the other remedies provided by this article for the enforcement of support orders, the Bureau for Child Support enforcement may commence a civil or criminal contempt proceeding in accordance with the provisions of section 1-304 against an obligor who is alleged to have willfully failed or refused to comply with the order of a court of competent jurisdiction requiring the payment of support. Such proceeding shall be instituted by filing a petition for an order to show cause why the obligor should not be held in contempt.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 48-14-501
What does West Virginia Code § 48-14-501 cover?
Section 48-14-501 ("Commencement of contempt action.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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