Page 2 of 5 – Motion for an Order to Show Cause (TPO)
POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
The refusal to obey a lawful order issued by the court is an act of contempt. NRS 22.010(3).
The facts of contempt must be presented to the court through an affidavit. NRS 22.030(2). A
person found guilty of contempt may be fined up to $500 for each act of contempt, may be
imprisoned for up to 25 days, or both. A person found guilty of contempt may also be required
to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney’s fees, of the person seeking to enforce the
order. NRS 22.100.
FACTS AND ARGUMENT
1. Violation. I believe the other party is violating the court’s protection order. The details of
the alleged contempt are listed in the attached declaration.
2. Other Relief. In addition to the relief requested above, I would like the Court to also order
the following: (Do not explain the violations here – you will do that on the next page. This
is for anything else that you would like the judge to order besides contempt. Be specific.)
I respectfully ask the Court to grant me the relief requested above, including an award of
attorney’s fees if I am able to retain an attorney for this matter, and any other relief the Court
finds appropriate.
DATED _____________________________, 20____.
Submitted By: (your signature)
(print your name)