In the Interest of Doe

Opinion of the Court by

ACOBA, J.

We hold that the family court may not adjudicate a minor in criminal contempt for violating a court order unless it had previously informed the minor of the nature of a contempt of court charge and the consequences of being found in contempt. Minor-Appellant Jane Doe (Doe) was not so informed by the family court of the first circuit (the court)1 in this case, and therefore, should not have been adjudged in criminal contempt of the court. While as a general matter the family court may find a minor in contempt of court, we further hold that a status offender,…