Can a Support Magistrate send you to jail?

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Can a Support Magistrate send you to jail?

I have to go to court tomorrow for child support I am going in front of a support magistrate can she (the magistrate) send me to jail?

2007-01-03 01:59:43 · 3 answers · asked by C live 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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If a magistrate is given the power of a judge and you are found in contempt, yes.
My understanding however is that a magistrate makes referrals to a judge who then makes the order.

2007-01-03 02:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by Doodaa Doodaa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes.

2007-01-03 10:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by dem4six 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Of course.

2007-01-03 10:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by Chillin-it 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋