Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

Jailed for Nonpayment of civil judgment

Can a citizen be jailed for contempt of court because he/she was unable or unwilling to pay a debt to a creditor who was awarded a judgment? If the answer is no could I have some president or statute supporting the answer?


Asked on 9/29/03, 2:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Jailed for Nonpayment of civil judgment

If the creditor arose out of child support or other domestic issue, the answer is yes. If the judgment is from a regular civil debt, the answer generally is no. I'd have to know more about how the judgment arose in order to give a more definitive answer. Bill Stern 248-353-9400

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Answered on 10/04/03, 2:23 am


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