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My understanding is that "contempt of court" is used to either punish someone's "bad" behavior or compel them to do something the court believes they are requir
by Nextgrid 4y ago
My understanding is that "contempt of court" is used to either punish someone's "bad" behavior or compel them to do something the court believes they are required to do.
In this case, wouldn't they just keep getting punished for contempt (racking up fines presumably) forever until they fulfil the court's request?
- lelandfe 4y ago> Discovery orders such as these typically cannot be appealed before final judgment is issued. However, contempt-of-court sanctions for violating a discovery order can be appealed. The request for a so-called “friendly” contempt-of-court order is designed to allow ShotSpotter to effectively appeal the discovery order by appealing the contempt order. Sounds strategic
- EMIRELADERO 4y agoPardon my ignorance, but couldn't the court just order the police to raid the company and forcefully retrieve the data?
- throwaway81523 4y agoThe cops can only raid if there is probable cause of a crime, rather than a civil tort. But in principle, the person refusing to comply with the discovery order can be locked up in jail until the info is forthcoming. I don't think that is supposed to happen in this case.
- lkschubert8 4y agoMy understanding is after being found in contempt you then try to appeal that. Disclaimer: Definitely not a lawyer by any definition.