Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt
LAW & MOTION TENTATIVE RULINGS DEPARTMENT 5 July 16, 2026 8:30 a.m./1:30 p.m.
17. SARAH LESTER V. JASON LESTER 23FL1169
On February 17, 2026, Petitioner filed an Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt (OSC) alleging 51 counts of contempt for failure to pay court ordered child support. It was personally served on February 21st.
On May 7, 2026, the court found Respondent does not qualify for the services of the Public Defender. The court continued the matter to allow Respondent additional time to secure counsel. Respondent waived time to a speedy trial.
The parties are ordered to appear for the arraignment.
TENTATIVE RULING #17: THE PARTIES ARE ORDERD TO APPEAR FOR THE ARRAIGNMENT.
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