Also what if he never showed up for court (including the first time) after a petition has been filed against him for child support? If the mother has personally located the father can she call the police and get him arrested, or do the police have to wait until he does something wrong such as a traffic violation? Any experiences would be appreciated.
2007-12-30 13:55:05 · 6 answers · asked by shenique5 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Then he is in contempt of court.
The judge will issue what is called a "bench warrant" and once the 'father' is picked up, he will he be held in jail until he complies with the DNA testing, and is brought before the court.
Usually bench warrants are "on sight" arrest warrants, which means that the Police will not seek him out, rather they will wait until he is stopped for a traffic violation or some other contact with the Police, and then he will be picked up. Additionally in most states, the DMV will suspend his driver's license.
2007-12-30 19:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If and individual is court ordered to take a DNA test for paternity, and doesn't show up or participate, the courts will declare paternity upon him by non compliance..A judgment will then be entered for child support to the custodial parent..If the location of the father is known and his place of employment, the mother can return to the courts,with the information, and the state will initiate a salary attachment, where child support will be deducted BEFORE he receives his check weekly.. With an additional service charge for the state to perform the distribution directly to the wife. every two weeks.. In the event the person paying support quits his job, the child support continues, and becomes delinquent.. The spouse can then return to court, and a warrant will be issued for his arrest and subsequent incarceration.. While incarcerated, the child support continues delinquent,and upon his release, his spouse can go back and petition the courts , again to arrest him for back child support.. This is done not to punish the non-payer, but to insure support for the innocent children who need it from the ' DEAD-BEAT parent!!! They are the real victims!!! SOLOMON
2007-12-30 14:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by solomon 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He will probably be found in contempt of court, and a warrant issued. Once the warrant is issued, the police can pick him up. They don't have to wait until he does something wrong.
If there is no warrant, the police would not get involved.
2007-12-30 14:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A COURT ORDERED ACT IS JUST THAT ORDERED BY THE COURT AND THEN WHEN NOT COMPLIED WITH IT BECOMES A CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY.
THESE ARE ALL CIVIL CASE IN A PATERNITY SUIT. BUT; THE STATE RUNS THE CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES AS SET FORTH BY FEDERAL SUPPORT GUIDELINES.
HE SHOULD BY NOW HAVE A WARRANT FOR FTA/ FTC ISSUED FOR THE DNA AND THE COURT PETITION.
HIS FAILURE TO SHOW IS NOW A MATTER THE COURT HAS CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OVER AND HE CAN BE ARRESTED ON THOSE WARRANTS.
2007-12-30 14:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they will issue a warrent and lock them up
2007-12-30 14:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by ilovmwb1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in pa they would come and get you and throw you in jail til they got it! and i agree with it.to many dead beat dads.
2007-12-30 14:00:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋